CPSCNovember 18, 2008

Lithium-Ion Batteries Used with Bicycle Lights Recalled

Lithium-Ion Batteries Used with Bicycle Lights Recalled By DiNotte Lighting Due to Burn Hazard

Why was Lithium-Ion Batteries Used with Bicycle Lights Recalled recalled?

A loose wiring connection and improper venting can cause the battery to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

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]

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
DiNotte Lighting Lithium-Ion batteries used with bicycle lights
Company
AA Portable Power Corp., of Richmond, Calif., DiNotte Lighting, of Hampton, NH
Quantity
About 1,700
Sold at
Bicycle and recreation stores nationwide and by Internet retailers from February 2006 through March 2007 for between $200 and $400.
Recall date
November 18, 2008
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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