Limoss Recalls Battery Power Packs for Power Recliners and Lift Chairs Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 16053 · Dec 8, 2015 · Limoss
2,500
units affected
2,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16053
- Date
- Dec 8, 2015
- Company
- Limoss
- Units affected
- 2,500
- Product
- Limoss lithium ion battery power packs
- Product type
- Batteries and Chargers
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Limoss AKKU-PACK rechargeable lithium ion battery power packs sold as accessories for Palliser, Flexsteel and Best Home Furnishing power recliners and lift chairs. They are used to power the chair when an electrical outlet is not available. "Limoss Li-ion Battery Pack," model number ZB-B1800, code MC 160 and dates codes of 11-0102011 through 6-14-2012 are printed on a white sticker on the side of the unit. Recalled battery power packs are black and measure 6 inches long by 3 inches wide.
What can happen
The battery power packs can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery power packs and contact Limoss for a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Limoss has received two reports of the battery pack overheating, including one incident that resulted in undetermined fire damage. No injuries were reported.
- Sold at
- Best Home Furnishing, Flexsteel and Palliser dealers nationwide and online at amazon.com and other websites from November 2011 through August 2012 for about $100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled limoss lithium ion battery power packs?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery power packs and contact Limoss for a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
The battery power packs can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
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.