Datseplots Inc., dba GeoManGear · Recalled
Lithium-Ion Batteries Used with Bicycle Lights Recalled by GeoManGear Due to Fire Hazard
The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 16,600 in the United States and 1,500 in Canada
- Reports
- 3
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $40–$130
- Remedy
- Replace
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- GeoManGear's website from June 2009 through November 2010 for between $40 and $130.
- Product type
- Batteries (Other than Button Batteries)
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Datseplots Inc., dba GeoManGear, of Denver, Colo., Shenzhen Minjun Electronic Co. Ltd., dba Magicshine, China
Incident log
The company has received three reports of batteries overheating and causing minor fires and property damage. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says 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.
For additional information, visit GeoManGear's website at www.geomangear.com or send an e-mail to recall@geomangear.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 APR 19 2011; last revised APR 29 2016.
