CPSCGeneral Alert
Light & Motion Recalls Bicycle Light Batteries for Fire and Burn Hazards
Published: October 17, 2006Recall ID: 07008Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The battery can overheat, posing a fire or burn hazard to users.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
ARC Lithium-Ion Bicycle Light Batteries
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Light--Motion-Recalls-Bicycle-Light-Batteries-for-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards |
| Title | Light & Motion Recalls Bicycle Light Batteries for Fire and Burn Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/d74561e652e545f794b350bc0eca16e7.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Bicycle Light Battery |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/845b1a8d68124614bb2c76c2f93a8368.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Bicycle Light Using Recalled Battery |
| Hazards › Name | The battery can overheat, posing a fire or burn hazard to users. |
| Injuries › Name | No incidents or injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | ARC Lithium-Ion Bicycle Light Batteries |
| Products › Type | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products › Category I D | 1808 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,700 |
| Recall I D | 3464 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the lights immediately and return the battery to Light & Motion for a free replacement. |
| Importers › Name | Gold Peak Industries (North America), Inc. of San Diego, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized bicycle dealers nationwide from November 2003 through October 2004 for about $500. |
| Recall Date | 2006-10-17T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Light & Motion, of Monterey, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 07008 |
| Manufacturers › Name | GP Batteries International Ltd., of Singapore |
| Consumer 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |