Product Recall Number: 19-173
Why was Trek Kickster recalled?
The steer tube clamp on the bike can break, posing a fall hazard to children.
Product Recall Number: 19-173
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2019-07-24
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Trek Kickster
Description: 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.
Hazard Description: The steer tube clamp on the bike can break, posing a fall hazard to children.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 11,560 (In addition, 1,800 were sold in Canada)
Incidents: The firm has received 11 reports of broken steer tube clamps, including one injury with minor scrapes and bruising
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled bikes away from children and take it to a Trek retailer for a free repair.
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.
Importers: Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wis.
Manufacturers: Lee Chi Enterprises Co., of Taiwan
Distributors: Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wis.
Manufactured In: Taiwan
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed