Trek Recalls Kickster Bikes Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 19173 · Jul 24, 2019 · Trek
11,560
units affected
11,560
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19173
- Date
- Jul 24, 2019
- Company
- Trek
- Units affected
- 11,560
- Product
- Trek Kickster
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves all model year 2013 through 2019 Trek Kicksters. The bikes are made for toddlers who are learning how to ride a two wheeler. The kicksters do not have pedals so children can focus on balancing. They come in black, blue, red and pink and "TREK" is written on the crossbar.
What can happen
The steer tube clamp on the bike can break, posing a fall hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled bikes away from children and take it to a Trek retailer for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 11 reports of broken steer tube clamps, including one injury with minor scrapes and bruising
- Sold at
- Independent bicycle stores nationwide and online at www.trekbikes.com and other online retailers from August 2012 through April 2019 for about $170.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled trek kickster?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled bikes away from children and take it to a Trek retailer for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The steer tube clamp on the bike can break, posing a fall hazard to children.
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.