News from CPSC: Trek Recalls Bicycle Lights Due to Injury Hazard Announced Today

 

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1. Trek Recalls Bicycle Lights Due to Injury Hazard:  https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Trek-Recalls-Bicycle-Lights

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1. Recall Date: December 14, 2016

Recall Number: 17-052                                                                                  

Trek Recalls Bicycle Lights Due to Injury Hazard

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Bicycle lights

 

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

 

Remedy: Replace

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.

 

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. 

 

Photos available at: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Trek-Recalls-Bicycle-Lights

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 600

 

Description: 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: view at: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Trek-Recalls-Bicycle-Lights

 

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

 

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

 

Importer: Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wis.

 

Manufactured in: Taiwan

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