Light & Motion · Recalled
Light & Motion Recalls Bicycle Light Batteries for Fire and Burn Hazards
The battery can overheat, posing a fire or burn hazard to users.
- Units
- About 1,700
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $500
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Authorized bicycle dealers nationwide from November 2003 through October 2004 for about $500.
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- GP Batteries International Ltd., of Singapore, Gold Peak Industries (North America), Inc. of San Diego, Calif., Light & Motion, of Monterey, Calif.
Incident log
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the lights immediately and return the battery to Light & Motion for a free replacement.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated OCT 17 2006; last revised MAY 23 2014.
