CPSC2016-12-14
Trek Recalls Bicycle Lights Due to Injury Hazard
Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wis.
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
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.
Sold at
Bicycle stores nationwide and online at www.trekbikes.com from July 2016 through October 2016 for between $60 and $240.
Affected count
About 600
Injuries reported
The firm has received seven reports of the lights functioning intermittently when paired with a remote transmitter. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Bicycle lights
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Trek-Recalls-Bicycle-LightsDon't want to check this manually?
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