CPSC recall 09-045, announced November 18, 2008, covers AA Portable Power DiNotte Lighting Lithium-Ion batteries used with bicycle lights (about 1,700 units). A loose wiring connection and improper venting can cause the battery to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the battery and contact the company to receive a free replacement battery. Recall contact: call (866) 822-7694, go to www.dinottelighting.com, or email service@dinottelighting.com.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
DiNotte Lighting Lithium-Ion battery with nylon bags are used with DiNotte 5W Li-Ion bicycle lights and DiNotte 3 LED police lights. The DiNotte logo is printed on the battery cable connector.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A loose wiring connection and improper venting can cause the battery to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the battery and contact the company to receive a free replacement battery.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- AA Portable Power
- Manufacturer
- AA Portable Power Corp., of Richmond, Calif.
- Product type
- Bicycles & components, Battery chargers
- Recall number
- 09-045
- Units
- About 1,700
- Manufactured in
- United States, China
- Sold at / sales period
- Bicycle and recreation stores nationwide and by Internet retailers from February 2006 through March 2007 for between $200 and $400.
- Distributor
- DiNotte Lighting, of Hampton, NH
DiNotte Lighting Lithium-Ion batteries used with bicycle lights
CPSC product type: Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact DiNotte Lighting at (866) 822-7694 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.dinottelighting.com, or email the firm at service@dinottelighting.com
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