Trek Recalls Anthem C Elite Bicycle Helmets for Failing
Trek Recalls Anthem C Elite Bicycle Helmets for Failing Impact Standards
Why was Trek Recalls Anthem C Elite Bicycle Helmets for Failing recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the helmets immediately and return their helmets to an authorized Trek dealer for a full refund. Contact: For more information, contact Trek Bicycle at (800) 373-4594 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Trek Anthem C Elite and Anthem C Elite WSD Model Bicycle Helmets
- Company
- Trek Bicycle, of Waterloo, Wis.
- Quantity
- About 4,500
- Sold at
- Authorized Trek Dealers nationwide from October 2005 through May 2006 for about $129.
- Recall date
- May 4, 2006
- Incidents / injuries
- No incidents or injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.