Trek Recalls Anthem C Elite Bicycle Helmets for Failing Impact Standards
Recall 06155 · May 4, 2006 · Trek
4,500
units affected
4,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06155
- Date
- May 4, 2006
- Company
- Trek
- Units affected
- 4,500
- Product
- Trek Anthem C Elite and Anthem C Elite WSD Model Bicycle Helmets
- Product type
- Helmets & Helmet Accessories
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The recalled helmets are identified by the model name Anthem C Elite and Anthem C Elite WSD. A label inside the helmet identifies the helmet as "Trek Anthem C." The helmets are available in men's sizes in black/charcoal, blue/silver and blue/red, and in women's sizes in aqua blue/silver and white/silver. This recall includes all sizes of this helmet.
What can happen
Consumers could suffer impact head injuries in a fall.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the helmets immediately and return their helmets to an authorized Trek dealer for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No incidents or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized Trek Dealers nationwide from October 2005 through May 2006 for about $129.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled trek anthem c elite and anthem c elite wsd model bicycle helmets?
Consumers should stop using the helmets immediately and return their helmets to an authorized Trek dealer for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
Consumers could suffer impact head injuries in a fall.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.