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Trek Recalls Anthem C Elite Bicycle Helmets for Failing Impact Standards

Recalled May 4, 2006 · CPSC recall 06155 · Trek

Recalled Bicycle Helmet
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the helmets immediately and return their helmets to an authorized Trek dealer for a full refund.
Units
About 4,500
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.

What to do

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.

Product
Trek Anthem C Elite and Anthem C Elite WSD Model Bicycle Helmets
Manufacturer(s)
Trek Bicycle, of Waterloo, Wis.
Retailers
Authorized Trek Dealers nationwide from October 2005 through May 2006 for about $129.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →