Light & Motion Recalls Bicycle Light Batteries for Fire and Burn Hazards

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

Recall #: 07008
Affected scope: About 1,700

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

Gp Batteries International Ltd., of Singapore recalled The recalled batteries are found in Light & Motion 2004 ARC Li-Ion HID lighting systems. ….

Light & Motion Recalls Bicycle Light Batteries for Fire and Burn Hazards was recalled by Gp Batteries International Ltd., of Singapore in October 17, 2006. Reason: The battery can overheat, posing a fire or burn hazard to users.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the lights immediately and return the battery to Light & Moti…. Verify recall #07008 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Gp Batteries International Ltd., of Singapore issued this CPSC recall-The battery can overheat, posing a fire or burn hazard to users..

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agency class: October 17, 2006
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07008 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 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.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the lights immediately and return the battery to Light & Motion 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	07008
Date reported	October 17, 2006
Date initiated	October 17, 2006
Recalling firm	Gp Batteries International Ltd., of Singapore
Affected scope	About 1,700
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 lights immediately and return the battery to Light & Motion for a free replacement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the lights immediately and return the battery to Light & Motion for a free replacement.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 17, 2006. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 07008.

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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