Light & Motion Recalls Bicycle Light Batteries for Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 07-008 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- October 17, 2006
- Brand
- Light
- Category
- Power banks, chargers and batteries
- Products
- ARC Lithium-Ion Bicycle Light Batteries
- Hazard
- Fire and burn hazard
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Units
- About 1,700
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
The recalled batteries are found in Light & Motion 2004 ARC Li-Ion HID lighting systems. The lights are black with "ARC" and "LIGHT & MOTION" written in yellow letters. The recall includes only batteries with a manufacturer date code of 1003 or 1103. The date code is stamped on the bottom of the battery and "LIGHT & MOTION" is printed on the side of the battery.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- ARC Lithium-Ion Bicycle Light Batteries · About 1,700 units
Photos from the recall notice


Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Authorized bicycle dealers nationwide from November 2003 through October 2004 for about $500.; GP Batteries International Ltd., of Singapore; Gold Peak Industries (North America), Inc. of San Diego, Calif.; Light & Motion, of Monterey, Calif..
Injuries or incidents reported
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
Call Light & Motion collect at (831) 645-1538 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or log on to the company's Web site at http://www.bikelights.com
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 109 recalls in the power banks, chargers and batteries category, 20 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
ARC Lithium-Ion Bicycle Light Batteries (About 1,700 units). The recalled batteries are found in Light & Motion 2004 ARC Li-Ion HID lighting systems.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should stop using the lights immediately and return the battery to Light & Motion for a free replacement.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.