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Product recall · CPSCDecember 14, 2016Worth checking
Trek Bicycle Lights
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The bicycle light can operate intermittently when paired with a remote transmitter, reducing the visibility of and for the rider, posing an injury hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
What it looks like
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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.
Who to 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.
The product
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
Details
- Units affected
- About 600
- Recall date
- December 14, 2016
- Brand
- Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wis.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received seven reports of the lights functioning intermittently when paired with a remote transmitter. No injuries have been reported.
Bicycle stores nationwide and online at www.trekbikes.com from July 2016 through October 2016 for between $60 and $240.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Trek Recalls Bicycle Lights Due to Injury Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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