CPSC recall · Reported December 14, 2016
Trek Recalls Bicycle Lights Due to Injury 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.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves Trek Bontrager Flare RT and Ion 700 RT bicycle lights. Both models o….
Trek Recalls Bicycle Lights Due to Injury Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in December 14, 2016. Reason: The bicycle light can operate intermittently when paired with a remote transmitter, reducing the visibility o…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lights with a remote transmitter and…. Verify recall #17052 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The bicycle light can operate intermittently when paired with a remote transmitter, reducing the visibility o….
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- agency class
- December 14, 2016
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17052 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product 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
Reason for recall
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, 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 17052 |
| Date reported | December 14, 2016 |
| Date initiated | December 14, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 600 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lights with a remote transmitter and return the lights to the store where pu…
- Check the recall number (17052) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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