The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07008·Announced 2006-10-17

Light & Motion Recalls Bicycle Light Batteries for Fire and Burn Hazards

Light & Motion is recalling ARC Lithium-Ion Bicycle Light Batteries because they can overheat, posing a fire or burn hazard. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

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 and burn hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Light & Motion is recalling ARC Lithium-Ion Bicycle Light Batteries found in 2004 ARC Li-Ion HID lighting systems. The batteries 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, which is stamped on the bottom of the battery.

The recalled batteries can overheat, posing a fire or burn hazard to users. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The batteries were manufactured by GP Batteries International Ltd. of Singapore and imported by Gold Peak Industries (North America), Inc. of San Diego, Calif.

The batteries were sold at authorized bicycle dealers nationwide from November 2003 through October 2004 for about $500. About 1,700 units were distributed. Consumers should stop using the lights immediately and return the battery to Light & Motion for a free replacement. Consumers can call Light & Motion collect at (831) 645-1538 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or log on to the company's Web site at http://www.bikelights.com.

The recalled product

Product
ARC Lithium-Ion Bicycle Light Batteries
Manufacturer
GP Batteries International Ltd., of Singapore
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycle Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
1,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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