Trek Recalls Kickster Bikes Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 19173. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The steer tube clamp on the bike can break, posing a fall hazard to children.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately take the recalled bikes away from children and take it to a Trek retailer for a free repair.
CPSC recall 19173 has the recall date 24 Jul 2019. The notice names the firm Lee Chi Enterprises. The recall has about 11,560 units. The median CPSC recall of 2019 has 5,400 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received 11 reports of broken steer tube clamps, including one injury with minor scrapes and bruising |
|---|---|
| Units | 11,560 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| 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. |
| Product | Trek Kickster, About 11,560 (In addition, 1,800 were sold in Canada) |
| 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. |
| Manufacturer | Lee Chi Enterprises Co., of Taiwan |
| Importer | Trek Bicycle Corporation |
| Distributor | Trek Bicycle Corporation |
| Made in | Taiwan |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 11,560Median of 2019: 5,400
- CPSC recalls of 2019
- 241
- Recalls of 2019 with one of the same hazards
- 14%
- Recalls on the register that name Lee Chi Enterprises
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 15 Jun 2023 | Trek Recalls Promax Hydraulic Disc Brakes Sold on Trek Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 19173The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 19173. https://recallregister.com/product/8621-trek-recalls-kickster-bikes-due-to-fall-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 19173 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received 11 reports of broken steer tube clamps, including one injury with minor scrapes and bruising
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Independent bicycle stores nationwide and online at www.trekbikes.com and other online retailers from August 2012 through April 2019 for about $170.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 19173?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 19173?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 11,560 (In addition, 1,800 were sold in Canada)