Light & Motion Recalls Bicycle Light Batteries for Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2006-10-17 · 07008
Hazards
The battery can overheat, posing a fire or burn hazard to users.
Recall
Number
07008
Date
2006-10-17
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
ARC Lithium-Ion Bicycle Light Batteries
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
GP Batteries International Ltd., of Singapore
Retailer(s)
Authorized bicycle dealers nationwide from November 2003 through October 2004 for about $500.
Importer(s)
Gold Peak Industries (North America), Inc. of San Diego, Calif.
Distributor(s)
Light & Motion, of Monterey, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recalled batteries are found in Light & Motion 2004 ARC Li-Ion HID lighting systems. The lights 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. The date code is stamped on the bottom of the battery and "LIGHT & MOTION" is printed on the side of the battery.