Lithium-Ion Batteries Used with Bicycle Lights Recalled by GeoManGear Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 11734 · Apr 19, 2011 · Shenzhen Minjun Electronic Co. Ltd., dba Magicshine, China
16,600
units affected
16,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11734
- Date
- Apr 19, 2011
- Company
- Shenzhen Minjun Electronic Co. Ltd., dba Magicshine, China
- Units affected
- 16,600
- Product
- Lithium-Ion batteries used with Magicshine bicycle lights
- Product type
- Batteries (Other than Button Batteries)
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
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.
What can happen
The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled lithium-ion batteries used with magicshine bicycle lights?
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.
What is the hazard?
The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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.