Recall 11-734, published April 19, 2011
Lithium-Ion batteries used with Magicshine bicycle lights
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
MJ818The model number is found on the product packaging.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Official 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.
- Brand
- Shenzhen Minjun Electronic Co. Ltd., dba Magicshine, China
- Recall published
- April 19, 2011
- Category
- Sports & Outdoors
- Units
- About 16,600 in the United States and 1,500 in Canada
- Sold at / sales period
- GeoManGear's website from June 2009 through November 2010 for between $40 and $130.
