Trek Recalls Bicycle Lights Due to Injury Hazard

Recall date

December 14, 2016

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall number

17052

Sold / distributed

Bicycle stores nationwide and online at www.trekbikes.com from July 2016 through October 2016 for between $60 and $240.

Why it was recalled

The bicycle light can operate intermittently when paired with a remote transmitter, reducing the visibility of and for the rider, posing an injury hazard.

What was recalled

This recall involves Trek Bontrager Flare RT and Ion 700 RT bicycle lights. Both models of lights come in black. "Bontrager" and "Transmtr" are printed on the front of the Bontrager Flare RT lights and the date code is printed on the back. "Ion 700 RT," "700 Lumen" and "Transmtr" are printed on the side of the Ion 700 RT lights and the date code is printed on the bottom under the charging port cover. The recalled lights have the following date code: Product Date Code Bontrager Flare RT (Sold individually, but lights can also be paired with a remote transmitter) Af0400001 through Af0400407 Bontrager Ion 700 RT (Sold as part of a set with a remote transmitter) 1606

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lights with a remote transmitter and return the lights to the store where purchased or contact Trek to receive a free replacement bicycle light.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.