RECALLED - Trek MT220 Girls' Bicycles

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Trek MT220 Girls Bicycles Date
February 2008

Product Name
Trek MT220 Girls' Bicycles

Full Product Description
2005
Light Metallic Blue - Fig. 3
Metallic Silver/Metallic Purple - Fig. 4

2006
Metallic Silver/Metallic Purple - Fig. 4
Pink/White Pearl - Fig. 5

2007
Pink/White Pearl - Fig. 5
Metallic Purple - Fig. 6

The model name is printed on the frame of the bicycle. Model year 2008 bicycles are not included in this recall.

Hazard Identified
The frame on the bicycle might have been manufactured incorrectly.

A small number of the Trek model MT220 girls' bicycles were made with a frame that was welded incorrectly. If the frame breaks, you could be involved in a serious accident.

Trek has had 13 reports of welds breaking, including four minor injuries.

Corrective Action
Refrain from riding the affected bicycle.

If you own an affected bicycle, it should not be ridden; take it to your Trek dealer. If your Trek dealer determines that your bicycle is subject to this recall, Trek will provide you with a replacement Trek MT220 girls' bicycle or a $100 credit applicable to the purchase of a Trek bicycle of your choice.

For more information or if you have further questions, please call the special, toll-free number set up to handle this recall: 800-373-4594

Number Sold
1028 units were sold in Canada.

Time Period Sold
From 2005 to 2007

Manufacturer
Manufactured in China, Manufactured in Taiwan

Importer
Trek Bicycle Corporation of Waterloo, WI

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