Trek Recalls Kickster Bikes Due to Fall Hazard
Trek Kickster
Date of Recall
2019-07-24CPSC Release Number
19-173Manufactured In
TaiwanUnits
About 11,560 (In addition, 1,800 were sold in Canada)Distributor
Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wis.Importer
Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wis.Sold By
Independent bicycle stores nationwide and online at www.trekbikes.com and other online retailers from August 2012 through April 2019 for about $170.Problem/Hazard
The steer tube clamp on the bike can break, posing a fall hazard to children.Injuries/Incidents
The firm has received 11 reports of broken steer tube clamps, including one injury with minor scrapes and bruisingDescription
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.
Remedy
RepairConsumer Contact
Trek at 800-373-4594 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.trekbikes.com and click on Safety & Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.Recall Comments
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