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Light & Motion Recalls Bicycle Light Batteries for Fire and Burn Hazards

Recalled October 17, 2006 · CPSC recall 07008 · Light & Motion

Hazard

The battery can overheat, posing a fire or burn hazard to users.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the lights immediately and return the battery to Light & Motion for a free replacement.

Units

About 1,700

Incidents / injuries

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Description

The recalled batteries are found in Light & Motion 2004 ARC Li-Ion HID lighting systems. The lights are black with "ARC" and "LIGHT & MOTION" written in yellow letters. The recall includes only batteries with a manufacturer date code of 1003 or 1103. The date code is stamped on the bottom of the battery and "LIGHT & MOTION" is printed on the side of the battery.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the lights immediately and return the battery to Light & Motion for a free replacement.

Contact

Call Light & Motion collect at (831) 645-1538 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or log on to the company's Web site at http://www.bikelights.com

Product

ARC Lithium-Ion Bicycle Light Batteries

Manufacturer(s)

GP Batteries International Ltd., of Singapore

Imported by

Gold Peak Industries (North America), Inc. of San Diego, Calif.

Distributed by

Light & Motion, of Monterey, Calif.

Retailers

Authorized bicycle dealers nationwide from November 2003 through October 2004 for about $500.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →