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Trek Recalls Bicycle Lights Due to Injury Hazard

Recall 17-052 · December 14, 2016 · Trek

What to doConsumers 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
17-052 (CPSC)
Recall date
December 14, 2016
Brand
Trek
Category
Lighting and electrical
Products
Bicycle lights
Hazard
Injury Hazard
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 600
Made in
Taiwan
Last updated by CPSC
December 14, 2016

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

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Bicycle lights · About 600 units

Photos from the recall notice

Trek Bicycle’s Bontrager Flare RT bicycle light
Trek Bicycle’s Bontrager Flare RT bicycle light
Date code location on Flare RT bicycle light
Date code location on Flare RT bicycle light
Trek Bicycle’s Bontrager Ion 700RT bicycle light
Trek Bicycle’s Bontrager Ion 700RT bicycle light
Date code location on Ion 700RT bicycle light
Date code location on Ion 700RT bicycle light

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Bicycle stores nationwide and online at www.trekbikes.com from July 2016 through October 2016 for between $60 and $240.; Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wis..

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received seven reports of the lights functioning intermittently when paired with a remote transmitter. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Trek at 800-373-4594 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.trekbikes.com and click on "Safety & Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Recall history and context

Trek appears in 19 CPSC recalls on record. See all Trek recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 112 recalls in the lighting and electrical category, 47 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Bicycle lights (About 600 units). This recall involves Trek Bontrager Flare RT and Ion 700 RT bicycle lights.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Injury Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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