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Trek Recalls Anthem C Elite Bicycle HelmetsDate: 5/4/2006
Reason: Product testing has demonstrated that these helmets do not comply with CPSC safety standards for impact resistance.
Distribution: Nationwide.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Trek Anthem C Elite and Anthem C Elite WSD Model Bicycle Helmets Units: About 4,500 Manufacturer: Trek Bicycle, of Waterloo, Wis. Hazard: Product testing has demonstrated that these helmets do not comply with CPSC safety standards for impact resistance. Consumers could suffer impact head injuries in a fall. Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported. Description: The recalled helmets are identified by the model name Anthem C Elite and Anthem C Elite WSD. A label inside the helmet identifies the helmet as "Trek Anthem C." The helmets are available in men's sizes in black/charcoal, blue/silver and blue/red, and in women's sizes in aqua blue/silver and white/silver. This recall includes all sizes of this helmet. Sold by: Authorized Trek Dealers nationwide from October 2005 through May 2006 for about $129. Manufactured In: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using the helmets immediately and return their helmets to an authorized Trek dealer for a full refund Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Trek Bicycle at (800) 373-4594 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Other Outdoors Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 9/17/2008 Reason: The fuel tank can leak from a gap in the seam at the base of the filler neck, posing a fire hazard. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/11/2008 Reason: THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT ONE OF THE BOLTS IN THE UPPER COWL MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL FILTER LOCATED JUST BELOW IT. Distribution: NATIONWIDE Date: 9/11/2008 Reason: ONE OR MORE BOLTS MAY HAVE FALLEN INTO THE AIR BOX NEAR THE THROTTLE BODIES SUCH THAT ONE OF THESE BOLTS COULD LODGE IN THE THROTTLE BODY AREA AND INTERFERE WITH THROTTLE LINKAGE WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT WITH POTENTIAL OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. Distribution: NATIONWIDE. Date: 9/15/2008 Reason: The rechargeable battery inside the helicopter can overheat. This can result in the helicopter’s body melting, as well as a risk of fire or burns to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/8/2008 Reason: The top of the bicycle handlebar stem can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard. Distribution: Nationwide. Date: 9/11/2008 Reason: THE SHIFT CABLE CAN POTENTIALLY BECOME DETACHED FROM THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTING LEVER. Distribution: NATIONWIDE |
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