CPSCGeneral Alert
Trek Recalls Anthem C Elite Bicycle Helmets for Failing Impact Standards
Published: May 4, 2006Recall ID: 06155Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Trek Anthem C Elite and Anthem C Elite WSD Model Bicycle Helmets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Trek-Recalls-Anthem-C-Elite-Bicycle-Helmets-for-Failing-Impact-Standards |
| Title | Trek Recalls Anthem C Elite Bicycle Helmets for Failing Impact Standards |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/30b1bb076c7742e8aa38f3b8acc44d91.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Bicycle Helmet |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | No incidents or injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Trek Anthem C Elite and Anthem C Elite WSD Model Bicycle Helmets |
| Products › Type | Helmets & Helmet Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1995 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 4,500 |
| Recall I D | 3266 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the helmets immediately and return their helmets to an authorized Trek dealer for a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Trek Dealers nationwide from October 2005 through May 2006 for about $129. |
| Recall Date | 2006-05-04T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 06155 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Trek Bicycle, of Waterloo, Wis. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact Trek Bicycle at (800) 373-4594 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-06-10T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |