CPSCGeneral Alert
Lithium-Ion Batteries Used with Bicycle Lights Recalled by GeoManGear Due to Fir...
Published: April 19, 2011Recall ID: 11734Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Lithium-Ion batteries used with Magicshine bicycle lights
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Lithium-Ion-Batteries-Used-with-Bicycle-Lights-Recalled-by-GeoManGear-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Lithium-Ion Batteries Used with Bicycle Lights Recalled by GeoManGear Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11734.11734a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | SERIES I Lithium Ion Battery |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11734.11734b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | SERIES II Lithium Ion Battery |
| Hazards › Name | The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | The company has received three reports of batteries overheating and causing minor fires and property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Lithium-Ion batteries used with Magicshine bicycle lights |
| Products › Type | Batteries (Other than Button Batteries) |
| Products › Category I D | 67667 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 16,600 in the United States and 1,500 in Canada |
| Recall I D | 846 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | GeoManGear's website from June 2009 through November 2010 for between $40 and $130. |
| Recall Date | 2011-04-19T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Datseplots Inc., dba GeoManGear, of Denver, Colo. |
| Recall Number | 11734 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Shenzhen Minjun Electronic Co. Ltd., dba Magicshine, China |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2011/11784r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, visit GeoManGear's website at www.geomangear.com or send an e-mail to recall@geomangear.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-29T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
Overview
- Recalling FirmShenzhen Minjun Electronic Co. Ltd., dba Magicshine, China