The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·05043·Announced 2004-11-09

Black Diamond Recalls Soliras Headlamp Lithium-ion Batteries Due to Fire Risk

Black Diamond Equipment is recalling Soliras headlamp lithium-ion batteries because they may overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire/burn hazard) where no injury has yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Black Diamond Equipment Ltd. is recalling approximately 1,000 Soliras headlamp lithium-ion batteries. The recalled batteries may overheat, which poses a burn or fire hazard to users. No incidents or injuries have been reported.

The affected batteries are found in Black Diamond Soliras headlamps sold by authorized dealers nationwide from March 2004 through May 2004 for about $150. The batteries have date codes on the label ranging from 0703 to 0504. The black headlamp features the company's words and symbol on the light.

Consumers should stop using the headlamps immediately and return the battery to the nearest authorized Black Diamond dealer for a free replacement. For more information, consumers can call Black Diamond collect at (801) 278-5544 between 8 am. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.blackdiamondequipment.com.

The recalled product

Product
Soliras Headlamp Lithium-ion Batteries
Manufacturer
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Category
Consumer Product — Batteries
Hazard
Affected units
1,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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