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Fire / OverheatingApril 19, 2011CPSC #11734

Lithium-Ion Batteries Used with Bicycle Lights Recalled by GeoManGear Due to Fire Hazard

Product
Bicycles
Units affected
16,600
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

This recall involves Magicshine Series I and Series II lithium-ion batteries. The batteries were sold with bicycle light sets with the following models: Magicshine 900 Lumen (MJ-808), 1400 Lumen (MJ-816) and Tail light (MJ818). The batteries were also sold separately. The Series I battery comes in a nylon pack enclosure and the Series II in an aluminum pack enclosure inserted into a fabric sleeve. The model number is found on the product packaging. The Magicshine logo is found on the sleeve covering of the Series II battery.

Hazard

The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Injuries

The company has received three reports of batteries overheating and causing minor fires and property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • GeoManGear's website from June 2009 through November 2010 for between $40 and $130.

Photos

SERIES I Lithium Ion BatterySERIES II Lithium Ion Battery
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