CPSC, Black Diamond Equipment Announce Recall of Headlamp Batteries

The headlamp battery may overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard to users.

Recall #: 05043
Affected scope: About 1,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah recalled The recalled batteries are found in Black Diamond Soliras headlamps. The batteries have t….

CPSC, Black Diamond Equipment Announce Recall of Headlamp Batteries was recalled by Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah in November 9, 2004. Reason: The headlamp battery may overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard to users.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the headlamps immediately and return the battery to the neare…. Verify recall #05043 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah issued this CPSC recall-The headlamp battery may overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard to users..

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agency class: November 9, 2004
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05043 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The recalled batteries are found in Black Diamond Soliras headlamps. The batteries have the following dates, which can be found on the battery label: 0703, 0803, 0903, 1003, 1103, 1203, 0104, 0204, 0304, 0404, and 0504. The black headlamp has the words and symbol for the company on the light.

Reason for recall

The headlamp battery may overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard to users.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the headlamps immediately and return the battery to the nearest authorized Black Diamond dealer for a free replacement.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	05043
Date reported	November 9, 2004
Date initiated	November 9, 2004
Recalling firm	Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Affected scope	About 1,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using the headlamps immediately and return the battery to the nearest authorized Black Diamond dealer for a…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The headlamp battery may overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard to users.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the headlamps immediately and return the battery to the nearest authorized Black Diamond dealer for a free replacement.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 9, 2004. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 05043.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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