CPSC recall 19-173, announced July 24, 2019, covers Lee Chi Enterprises Trek Kickster (about 11,560 units). The steer tube clamp on the bike can break, posing a fall hazard to children. The notice cites 11 incident reports and 1 injury. Consumers should immediately take the recalled bikes away from children and take it to a Trek retailer for a free repair. 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.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The steer tube clamp on the bike can break, posing a fall hazard to children.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 11 reports of broken steer tube clamps, including one injury with minor scrapes and bruising
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled bikes away from children and take it to a Trek retailer for a free repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Lee Chi Enterprises
- Manufacturer
- Lee Chi Enterprises Co., of Taiwan
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 19-173
- Units
- About 11,560 (In addition, 1,800 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Independent bicycle stores nationwide and online at www.trekbikes.com and other online retailers from August 2012 through April 2019 for about $170.
- Importer
- Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wis.
- Distributor
- Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wis.
Recall contact information
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.
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