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Lithium-Ion Batteries Used with Bicycle Lights Recalled By DiNotte Lighting Due to Burn Hazard
Recalled November 18, 2008 · CPSC recall 09045 · Lithium-Ion
Hazard
A loose wiring connection and improper venting can cause the battery to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the battery and contact the company to receive a free replacement battery.
Units
About 1,700
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
DiNotte Lighting Lithium-Ion battery with nylon bags are used with DiNotte 5W Li-Ion bicycle lights and DiNotte 3 LED police lights. The DiNotte logo is printed on the battery cable connector.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the battery and contact the company to receive a free replacement battery.
Contact
For additional information, contact DiNotte Lighting at (866) 822-7694 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.dinottelighting.com, or email the firm at [email protected]
Product
DiNotte Lighting Lithium-Ion batteries used with bicycle lights
Manufacturer(s)
AA Portable Power Corp., of Richmond, Calif.
Distributed by
DiNotte Lighting, of Hampton, NH
Retailers
Bicycle and recreation stores nationwide and by Internet retailers from February 2006 through March 2007 for between $200 and $400.
Made in
United States · China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →