ALERT: Bike lights sold in Irish stores recalled amid risk of sudden combustion and burns

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has advised consumers that Knog Pty Ltd is carrying out a recall of KNOG Selected Blinder 900 & 1300 Bike Lights, which were sold individually or as part of a set. 

The risk reported to the CCPC is due to a fault with the battery cells, the product may suddenly catch fire or combust which can cause burns, serious injuries or damage to property. 

The brand is KNOG and the type and model numbers are KNOG Blinder 900 & Blinder 1300 Bike Lights.  

The batch numbers included in the recall are 0124AA, 0423AA, 0723AA, 0923AA, 1023AA and 1123AA and can be found on the underside of the product. 

There are approximately 25 affected products in the Republic of Ireland. 

The product was sold instore by Irish retailers between January 2023 and November 2024. 

The recalled bike lights were sold in: Tommy The Bikes, Outdoor Escape, Greenaer Mobility Limited, Cycle Superstore Ltd, Adrenalin Sports & Cycles, Chaindriven Cycles, Race Right Cycles, CEKF Ltd, My Sport Ltd, LL Cycles Limited, John Piggott, 

Limited T/A Bike Rack and David O’Sullivan Cycles. 

Consumers are being warned that they should stop using the product immediately. 

Customers in possession of the recalled bike lights can visit Recall Safety Notice – Knog Recall to register their recalled product and obtain a replacement. 

They are then being advised that after registering, to dispose of the product at your local recycling facility that accepts Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) including lithium batteries and not to return the product to the original retailer.