FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 17, 2006
Release #07-008
Light & Motion Recall Hotline: (831) 645-1538
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Light & Motion Recalls Bicycle Light Batteries for Fire and Burn Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Products: ARC Lithium Ion Bicycle Light Batteries
Units: About 1,700
Manufacturer: Light & Motion, of Monterey, Calif.
Battery Manufacturer: GP Batteries International Ltd., of Singapore
Battery Importer: Gold Peak Industries (North America), Inc. of San
Diego, Calif.
Hazard: The battery can overheat, posing a fire or burn hazard to users.
Incidents/Injuries: No accidents or injuries have been reported.
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.
Sold at: Authorized bicycle dealers nationwide from November 2003
through October 2004 for about $500.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the lights immediately and return
the battery to Light & Motion for a free replacement.
Consumer Contact: 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/Support/liion.htm