Bicycle lights
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: 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 [Learn More]
About 600 units were affected by this recall.
Trek Recalls Bicycle Lights Due to Injury Hazard
Trek Bicycle’s Bontrager Flare RT bicycle light. Date code location on Flare RT bicycle light
Bicycle lights Recall Information
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
| Recall Date | 12/14/2016 |
| Recall ID | 7932 |
| Recall Number | 17052 |
| 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. |
| Injuries | The firm has received seven reports of the lights functioning intermittently when paired with a remote transmitter. No injuries have been reported. |
| Remedy | 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. |
| Remedy Option | Replace |
| 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. |
| Last Updated | 12/14/2016 |
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