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

Active Recall Announced April 19, 2011 CPSC #11734

Quick answer

Lithium-Ion Batteries Used with Bicycle Lights Recalled by GeoManGear Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #11734, announced on April 19, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries. the company is notifying all known consumers. consumers who have purchased the recalled batteries from geomangear and have not been contacted should visit www.magicshinebatteryrecall.com to register to receive a free replacement battery.. Affected brands: Shenzhen Minjun Electronic Co. Ltd., dba Magicshine, China, Datseplots Inc., dba GeoManGear.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Lithium-Ion batteries used with Magicshine bicycle lights

Recalled brands

Shenzhen Minjun Electronic Co. Ltd., dba Magicshine, China, Datseplots Inc., dba GeoManGear

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries. The company is notifying all known consumers. Consumers who have purchased the recalled batteries from GeoManGear and have not been contacted should visit www.MagicshineBatteryRecall.com to register to receive a free replacement battery.

Recall date

April 19, 2011

Categories

Batteries (Other than Button Batteries)

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #11734?

CPSC recall #11734 covers Lithium-Ion Batteries Used with Bicycle Lights Recalled by GeoManGear Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 19, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #11734?

The CPSC remedy for recall #11734 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries. the company is notifying all known consumers. consumers who have purchased the recalled batteries from geomangear and have not been contacted should visit www.magicshinebatteryrecall.com to register to receive a free replacement battery.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Lithium-Ion Batteries Used with Bicycle Lights Recalled by GeoManGear Due to Fire Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Lithium-Ion-Batteries-Used-with-Bicycle-Lights-Recalled-by-GeoManGear-Due-to-Fire-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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