Light & Motion Recalls Bicycle Light Batteries for Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall 07008 · Oct 17, 2006 · Light & Motion
1,700
units affected
1,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07008
- Date
- Oct 17, 2006
- Company
- Light & Motion
- Units affected
- 1,700
- Product
- ARC Lithium-Ion Bicycle Light Batteries
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The battery can overheat, posing a fire or burn hazard to users.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the lights immediately and return the battery to Light & Motion for a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No incidents or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized bicycle dealers nationwide from November 2003 through October 2004 for about $500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled arc lithium-ion bicycle light batteries?
Consumers should stop using the lights immediately and return the battery to Light & Motion for a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
The battery can overheat, posing a fire or burn hazard to users.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.