Trek Recalls Girls' Bicycles Due To Frame Failure
Recall 08186 · Feb 7, 2008 · Trek
49,000
units affected
49,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08186
- Date
- Feb 7, 2008
- Company
- Trek
- Units affected
- 49,000
- Product
- Trek MT220 Girls' Bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves Trek girls' bicycles model MT220 and model years 2005 (light metallic blue), 2006 (metallic silver and metallic purple or pink and pearl white), and 2007 (pink and white pearl or metallic purple). The model name is printed on the frame of the bicycle. Model year 2008 bicycles are not included in this recall.
What can happen
The bicycle's frame can break during use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries.
The fix
Consumers should take the recalled bicycle away from children immediately and return it to a Trek dealer for a free replacement MT220 girls' bicycle or a $100 discount on a different size Trek bicycle.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Trek has received 13 reports of frames breaking, including four minor injuries.
- Sold at
- Authorized Trek dealers nationwide from April 2004 through June 2007 for about $300.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled trek mt220 girls' bicycles?
Consumers should take the recalled bicycle away from children immediately and return it to a Trek dealer for a free replacement MT220 girls' bicycle or a $100 discount on a different size Trek bicycle.
What is the hazard?
The bicycle's frame can break during use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries.
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.