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KNOG Blinder 900 and Blinder 1300 Bicycle Lights recalled over a fire risk
Product Recall for KNOG Blinder 900 and Blinder 1300 Bicycle Lights presenting a risk of fire.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
8 identifiers listed for this notice.
KNOG Blinder 900 and Blinder 1300 Bicycle Lights
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- 0124AA
- 0423AA
- 0723AA
- 0923AA
- 1023AA
- 1123AA
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- Blinder 900
- Blinder 1300
- Sold betweenCompare with your receipt or order date.
- January 2023 – November 2024
What to do now
KNOG Blinder 900 and Blinder 1300 Bicycle Lights has been flagged because it could start a fire in the home.
- Unplug it and do not charge it again.
- Store it away from anything that burns until you can return or dispose of it. Batteries should go to a battery recycling point, not the household bin.
- Contact KNOG or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
Why it matters. Faulty chargers, batteries and appliances are a common cause of house fires. A fire can start while the product is charging or switched on and nobody is watching.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- make sure you have working smoke alarms
Get help urgently
- if it starts to smoke, smell of burning or catch fire, get everyone out and call 999
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.
If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2509-0065). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for KNOG Blinder 900 and Blinder 1300 Bicycle Lights presenting a risk of fire.
The risk
The product presents a risk of fire due to a defect in the battery cells. Defective batteries may overheat, leading to thermal runaway and the product catching fire.
The products do not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Action taken
The products have been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
The products have been recalled from end users.
We recommend that you stop using affected products immediately and visit the Knog website to register for a replacement: https://knogrecall.zendesk.com/hc/en-au/articles/13482112255247-Recall-Safety-Notice
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2509-0065
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Black battery-powered front bicycle light.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has KNOG Blinder 900 and Blinder 1300 Bicycle Lights been recalled?
KNOG Blinder 900 and Blinder 1300 Bicycle Lights has been flagged because it could start a fire in the home. Faulty chargers, batteries and appliances are a common cause of house fires. A fire can start while the product is charging or switched on and nobody is watching.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the batch code, model and sold between on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Unplug it and do not charge it again. Store it away from anything that burns until you can return or dispose of it. Batteries should go to a battery recycling point, not the household bin.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
