The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·16053·Announced 2015-12-08

Limoss Recalls Lithium Ion Battery Packs for Power Recliners Due to Fire Hazard

Limoss is recalling about 2,500 lithium ion battery power packs for power recliners and lift chairs because they can overheat and pose a fire hazard.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with reported fire damage, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' under the Severe category.

Plain-English summary

Limoss US LLC is recalling about 2,500 lithium ion battery power packs sold as accessories for Palliser, Flexsteel, and Best Home Furnishing power recliners and lift chairs. The recalled units are model number ZB-B1800, code MC 160, with date codes ranging from 11-0102011 through 6-14-2012. These black battery packs measure 6 inches long by 3 inches wide and are used to power the chairs when an electrical outlet is not available.

The battery power packs can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Limoss has received two reports of the battery pack overheating, including one incident that resulted in undetermined fire damage. No injuries were reported.

The recalled battery power packs were 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. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery power packs and contact Limoss for a free replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Limoss lithium ion battery power packs
Manufacturer
Limoss US LLC, of Baldwyn, Miss.
Category
Consumer Product — Batteries and Chargers
Hazard
Affected units
2,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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