Lithium-Ion Batteries Used with Bicycle Lights Recalled by GeoManGear Due to Fire Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #11734
Recall Date
2011-04-19
Manufacturer
Shenzhen Minjun Electronic Co. Ltd., dba Magicshine, China
Units Affected
About 16,600 in the United States and 1,500 in Canada
Products Involved
Lithium-Ion batteries used with Magicshine bicycle lights
Hazard
The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries. The company is notifying all known consumers. Consumers who have purchased the recalled batteries from GeoManGear and have not been contacted should visit www.MagicshineBatteryRecall.com to register to receive a free replacement battery.
Reported Injuries
The company has received three reports of batteries overheating and causing minor fires and property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
GeoManGear's website from June 2009 through November 2010 for between $40 and $130.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
This recall involves Magicshine Series I and Series II lithium-ion batteries. The batteries were sold with bicycle light sets with the following models: Magicshine 900 Lumen (MJ-808), 1400 Lumen (MJ-816) and Tail light (MJ818). The batteries were also sold separately. The Series I battery comes in a nylon pack enclosure and the Series II in an aluminum pack enclosure inserted into a fabric sleeve. The model number is found on the product packaging. The Magicshine logo is found on the sleeve covering of the Series II battery.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28