Safety regulator, Black Diamond Equipment Announce Recall of Headlamp Batteries
Recall 05043 · Nov 9, 2004 · Black Diamond Equipment Ltd.
1,000
units affected
1,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05043
- Date
- Nov 9, 2004
- Company
- Black Diamond Equipment Ltd.
- Units affected
- 1,000
- Product
- Soliras Headlamp Lithium-ion Batteries
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled batteries are found in Black Diamond Soliras headlamps. The batteries have the following dates, which can be found on the battery label: 0703, 0803, 0903, 1003, 1103, 1203, 0104, 0204, 0304, 0404, and 0504. The black headlamp has the words and symbol for the company on the light.
What can happen
The headlamp battery may overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard to users.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the headlamps immediately and return the battery to the nearest authorized Black Diamond dealer for a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No incidents or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized dealers nationwide sold the headlamps from March 2004 through May 2004 for about $150.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled soliras headlamp lithium-ion batteries?
Consumers should stop using the headlamps immediately and return the battery to the nearest authorized Black Diamond dealer for a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
The headlamp battery may overheat, posing a burn or fire 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.