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Lithium-Ion Batteries Used with Bicycle Lights Recalled by GeoManGear Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled April 19, 2011 · CPSC recall 11734 · Lithium-Ion

Hazard

The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 16,600 in the United States and 1,500 in Canada

Incidents / injuries

The company has received three reports of batteries overheating and causing minor fires and property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves Magicshine Series I and Series II lithium-ion batteries. The batteries were sold with bicycle light sets with the following models: Magicshine 900 Lumen (MJ-808), 1400 Lumen (MJ-816) and Tail light (MJ818). The batteries were also sold separately. The Series I battery comes in a nylon pack enclosure and the Series II in an aluminum pack enclosure inserted into a fabric sleeve. The model number is found on the product packaging. The Magicshine logo is found on the sleeve covering of the Series II battery.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries. The company is notifying all known consumers. Consumers who have purchased the recalled batteries from GeoManGear and have not been contacted should visit www.MagicshineBatteryRecall.com to register to receive a free replacement battery.

Contact

For additional information, visit GeoManGear's website at www.geomangear.com or send an e-mail to [email protected]

Product

Lithium-Ion batteries used with Magicshine bicycle lights

Manufacturer(s)

Shenzhen Minjun Electronic Co. Ltd., dba Magicshine, China

Distributed by

Datseplots Inc., dba GeoManGear, of Denver, Colo.

Retailers

GeoManGear's website from June 2009 through November 2010 for between $40 and $130.

Made in

China

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