February 7, 2008
Trek is recalling about 49,000 MT220 girls bicycles. The frame can break during use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries.
Trek has received 13 reports of frames breaking, including four minor injuries.
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 re not included in this recall.
The bikes were sold by authorized Trek dealers nationwide from April 2004 through June 2007 for about $300.
They were made in China and Taiwan.
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.
Consumer Contact: 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 firms Web site at www.trekbikes.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
