Trek · Recalled
Trek Recalls Kickster Bikes Due to Fall Hazard
The steer tube clamp on the bike can break, posing a fall hazard to children.
- Units
- About 11,560 (In addition, 1,800 were sold in Canada)
- Reports
- 11
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $170
- Remedy
- Repair
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Affected
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.
The file
- 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.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Recalled by
- Lee Chi Enterprises Co., of Taiwan, Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wis.
Incident log
The firm has received 11 reports of broken steer tube clamps, including one injury with minor scrapes and bruising
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled bikes away from children and take it to a Trek retailer for a free repair.
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 notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
