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Lithium-Ion Batteries Used with Bicycle Lights Recalled


Washington, DC: Datseplots Inc., dba GeoManGear, is recalling about 20,000 Lithium-Ion batteries used with Magicshine bicycle lights because the batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

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

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 batteries were sold at GeoManGear's website from June 2009 through November 2010 for between $40 and $130.

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Published on Apr-19-11


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