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CPSC, Black Diamond Equipment Announce Recall of Headlamp Batteries

Recalled November 9, 2004 · CPSC recall 05043 · Black Diamond Equipment

Soliras Headlamp with recalled Lithium-ion Batteries
Hazard
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 nearest authorized Black Diamond dealer for a free replacement.
Units
About 1,000
Incidents / injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported.

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.

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.

Contact

Call Black Diamond collect at (801) 278-5544 between 8 am. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or log on to the company's website at www.blackdiamondequipment.com

Product
Soliras Headlamp Lithium-ion Batteries
Manufacturer(s)
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Retailers
Authorized dealers nationwide sold the headlamps from March 2004 through May 2004 for about $150.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →