CPSC recall 08-186, announced February 7, 2008, covers Trek MT220 Girls' Bicycles (about 49,000 units). The bicycle's frame can break during use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries. The notice cites 13 incident reports and 4 injuries. 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. Recall contact: call (800) 373-4594, or go to www.trekbikes.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: MT220.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The bicycle's frame can break during use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries.
Incidents and injuries
Trek has received 13 reports of frames breaking, including four minor injuries.
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Trek Bicycle
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 08-186
- Units
- About 49,000
- Manufactured in
- China, Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized Trek dealers nationwide from April 2004 through June 2007 for about $300.
- Importer
- Trek Bicycle Corp., of Waterloo, Wis.
Trek MT220 Girls' Bicycles
CPSC product type: Bicycles & Accessories
Recall contact information
For additional information, consumers can contact Trek at (800) 373-4594 between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Saturday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.trekbikes.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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