Lithium-Ion Batteries Used with Bicycle Lights Recalled by GeoManGear Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 11734 · announced April 19, 2011 · Shenzhen Minjun Electronic Co. Ltd., Dba Magicshine, China · 16,600 units affected
The product
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 hazard
The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
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. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The company has received three reports of batteries overheating and causing minor fires and property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: GeoManGear's website from June 2009 through November 2010 for between $40 and $130.
Consumer contact: For additional information, visit GeoManGear's website at www.geomangear.com or send an e-mail to recall@geomangear.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.