CPSC, Light & Motion Industries Announce Recall of
Underwater Batteries
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Light & Motion Industries
(LMI) of Monterey, Calif., is implementing a voluntary
safety program for about 2,800 Source-12 Battery Packs used
by scuba divers to power under water lighting systems. If
the battery pack floods during the dive, the battery could
overheat later while above water and catch fire.
LMI has received two reports of Source-12 Battery Packs
catching on fire several hours after use. No injuries have
been reported. If consumers notice the battery has flooded
during a dive, they should disassemble the battery's
retaining ring and bulkhead to prevent a possible fire.
The battery packs, measuring 7 inches long by 4 inches
wide, are black with a clear top. This corrective action
involves Source-12 Battery Packs with the following model
numbers:
800-0008
850-0001 through 850-0011
850-0013 and 850-0014
860-0001 through 860-0006
860-0008
860-0018 through 860-0031
Dive shops sold the Source-12 Battery Packs nationwide
beginning in January 1990 for about $275. LMI also sold the
packs directly to consumers.
Consumers should stop using the Source-12 Battery Packs
immediately and call LMI for free repair or upgrade
information. Consumers can also return the batteries to the
dive shop where purchased and the batteries will be sent to
LMI. Consumers can reach LMI collect at (831) 645-1525 or
sales@lmindustries.com for more information.
