Trek Recalls Bicycle Lights Due to Intermittent Operation Hazard

Plain-English summary

Trek Bicycle Corporation is recalling approximately 600 Bontrager Flare RT and Ion 700 RT bicycle lights. The recall involves black lights with specific date codes: Af0400001 through Af0400407 for the Flare RT and 1606 for the Ion 700 RT. These lights were sold at bicycle stores nationwide and online at www.trekbikes.com from July 2016 through October 2016 for between $60 and $240.

The recalled lights can operate intermittently when paired with a remote transmitter. This malfunction reduces the visibility of and for the rider, posing an injury hazard. The company has received seven reports of the lights functioning intermittently, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lights with a remote transmitter. They should return the lights to the store where purchased or contact Trek to receive a free replacement bicycle light. For more information, consumers can contact Trek at 800-373-4594 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.trekbikes.com and click on "Safety & Recalls".

The recalled product

Product

Bicycle lights

Manufacturer

Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wis.

Category

Consumer Product — Bicycle Accessories

Hazard

• injury-hazard
• visibility-reduction

Affected units

600

Distribution

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