CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The bicycle light can operate intermittently when paired with a remote transmitter, reducing the visibility of and for the rider, posing an injury hazard.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • December 14, 2016

Trek Recalls Bicycle Lights Due to Injury Hazard

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

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

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 Details

Sold At
Bicycle stores nationwide and online at www.trekbikes.com from July 2016 through October 2016 for between $60 and $240.
Injuries
The firm has received seven reports of the lights functioning intermittently when paired with a remote transmitter. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
17052

Product Information

Product Name
Bicycle lights
Number of Units
About 600
Imported By
Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wis.
Manufactured In
Taiwan

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone 800-373-4594
Full Contact Information

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.