CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

In Conjunction with
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2011/11784r-eng.php
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • April 19, 2011

Lithium-Ion Batteries Used with Bicycle Lights Recalled by GeoManGear Due to Fire Hazard

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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

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

Recall Details

Sold At
GeoManGear's website from June 2009 through November 2010 for between $40 and $130.
Injuries
The company has received three reports of batteries overheating and causing minor fires and property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
Shenzhen Minjun Electronic Co. Ltd., dba Magicshine, China
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
11734

Product Information

Product Name
Lithium-Ion batteries used with Magicshine bicycle lights
Product Type
Batteries (Other than Button Batteries)
Number of Units
About 16,600 in the United States and 1,500 in Canada
Manufacturer Name
Shenzhen Minjun Electronic Co. Ltd., dba Magicshine, China
Distributed By
Datseplots Inc., dba GeoManGear, of Denver, Colo.
Manufactured In
China

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Full Contact Information

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