DiNotte Bicycle Light Batteries Recalled

Wed November 19 2008
Posted Nov 19, 2008
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November 18, 2008 DiNotte Lighting is recalling about 1,700 lithium-ion batteries used with its bicycle lights. because of a burn hazard. A loose wiring connection and improper venting can cause the battery to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. DiNotte Lighting Lithium-Ion battery with nylon bags are used with DiNotte 5W Li-Ion bicycle lights and DiNotte 3 LED police lights. The DiNotte logo is printed on the battery cable connector. The lights were sold by bicycle and recreation stores nationwide and by Internet retailers from February 2006 through March 2007 for between $200 and $400. They were made in the United States and China. Consumers should immediately stop using the battery and contact the company to receive a free replacement battery. For additional information, contact DiNotte Lighting at (866) 822-7694 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.dinottelighting.com, or email the firm at service@dinottelighting.com The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).