Light & Motion Recalls Bicycle Light Batteries for Fire
Light & Motion Recalls Bicycle Light Batteries for Fire and Burn Hazards
Why was Light & Motion Recalls Bicycle Light Batteries for Fire recalled?
The battery can overheat, posing a fire or burn hazard to users.
What should I do if I have this product?
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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- ARC Lithium-Ion Bicycle Light Batteries
- Company
- GP Batteries International Ltd., of Singapore, Gold Peak Industries (North America), Inc. of San Diego, Calif., Light & Motion, of Monterey, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 1,700
- Sold at
- Authorized bicycle dealers nationwide from November 2003 through October 2004 for about $500.
- Recall date
- October 17, 2006
- Incidents / injuries
- No incidents or injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.