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Lithium-Ion Batteries Used in Magicshine Bike Lights Recalled

Batteries used with bicycle lights may overheat


GeoManGear is realling about 18,000 lithium-ion batteries used in Magicshine bicycle lights.The lithium-ion 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.

GeoManGear's website sold the batteries from June 2009 through November 2010 for between $40 and $130. They were made in China.

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.

For additional information, visit GeoManGear's website at www.geomangear.com or send an e-mail to recall@geomangear.com

 

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