Trek Recalls Kickster Bikes Due to Fall Hazard

The steer tube clamp on the bike can break, posing a fall hazard to children.

Recall #: 19173
Affected scope: About 11,560 (In addition, 1,800 were sold in Canada)

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Lee Chi Enterprises Co., of Taiwan recalled This recall involves all model year 2013 through 2019 Trek Kicksters. The bikes are made ….

Trek Recalls Kickster Bikes Due to Fall Hazard was recalled by Lee Chi Enterprises Co., of Taiwan in July 24, 2019. Reason: The steer tube clamp on the bike can break, posing a fall hazard to children.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled bikes away from children and take it to a …. Verify recall #19173 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Lee Chi Enterprises Co., of Taiwan issued this CPSC recall-The steer tube clamp on the bike can break, posing a fall hazard to children..

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agency class: July 24, 2019
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #19173 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

The steer tube clamp on the bike can break, posing a fall hazard to children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled bikes away from children and take it to a Trek retailer for a free repair.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	19173
Date reported	July 24, 2019
Date initiated	July 24, 2019
Recalling firm	Lee Chi Enterprises Co., of Taiwan
Affected scope	About 11,560 (In addition, 1,800 were sold in Canada)
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately take the recalled bikes away from children and take it to a Trek retailer for a free repair.

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Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The steer tube clamp on the bike can break, posing a fall hazard to children.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately take the recalled bikes away from children and take it to a Trek retailer for a free repair.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 24, 2019. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 19173.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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