NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 17, 2006
Release #07-008

Light & Motion Recall Hotline: (831) 645-1538
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the manufacturers named below, today announced a
voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should
stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: ARC Lithium Ion Bicycle Light Batteries

Units: About 1,700

Light Manufacturer/Battery Reseller: Light & Motion, of Monterey, Calif.

Battery Manufacturer: GP Batteries International Ltd., of Singapore

Battery Importer: Gold Peak Industries (North America), Inc. of San
Diego, Calif.

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

Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.

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.

Sold at: Authorized bicycle dealers nationwide from November 2003
through October 2004 for about $500.

Manufactured in: China

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

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 [www.bikelights.com]

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to:
[www.cpsc.gov]