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Trek Recalls Girls' Bicycles Due To Frame Failure

U.S. CPSCInjuriesFeb 7, 2008
Recalled Bicycle Model MT220 - Year 2005
Recalled Bicycle Model MT220 - Year 2005
Recalled Bicycle Model MT220 - Years 2005 and 2006
Recalled Bicycle Model MT220 - Years 2005 and 2006
Recalled Bicycle Model MT220 - Years 2006 and 2007
Recalled Bicycle Model MT220 - Years 2006 and 2007
Recalled Bicycle Model MT220 - Year 2007
Recalled Bicycle Model MT220 - Year 2007

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Hazard

The bicycle's frame can break during use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries.

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.

Incidents & injuries

Trek has received 13 reports of frames breaking, including four minor injuries.

Product description

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.

Sold on

Authorized Trek dealers nationwide from April 2004 through June 2007 for about $300.

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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