Knog Issues Recall on Early Batches of 4 Models of Blinder Lights

Jim’s Tech Talk

By Jim Langley

In July we reviewed a Knog Blinder 900 headlight, which we liked a lot. It’s still regularly used and working just as nicely as it did during the review.

Several of you readers commented that you have Knog Blinder lights that work well for you too. Here’s our review with your comments at the bottom.

The other day Knog reached out sharing information on a recall of early batches of the Knog Blinder lights. They were manufactured with batteries that can fail and pose a fire hazard.

We’re sharing this so that any of you using the lights can check if yours is affected. If so you should stop using it and follow their procedure to get a free replacement.

Knog Lights Recall Safety Notice

Updated 6 days ago

We [Knog] have identified that several early batches of our Blinder front bike lights were manufactured with batteries that can fail and pose a fire hazard, risking injury and property damage.

The four products shown below – only those with the batch codes listed – are being recalled. All other Knog products are safe to use.

Knog will be providing a free replacement for every recalled bike light.

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:

1. Complete the form

Please take the following actions as soon as possible to avoid any potential safety risks.

• Click the link below to complete the form. By completing the form, we’ll confirm if your light or lights are being recalled. Here is a link to the form: https://knogrecall.zendesk.com/hc/en-au/articles/13482112255247-Recall-Safety-Notice.
• If your light or lights are being recalled, we’ll ask you to register for a replacement. Be prepared to upload proof of purchase (if available), a photo of your bike light or lights, and current shipping information.

2. Dispose of the bike light or lights

After submitting your claim, please dispose of the bike light in accordance with your local regulations for lithium-ion batteries. Improper disposal can lead to environmental hazards or safety risks. 

Do not put it in the trash. Do not send anywhere via post or courier. Do not place it in standard battery recycling boxes at stores. Because recalled lithium-ion batteries require special handling, they should be disposed of in accordance with your local and state ordinances, following the procedures established by your municipal recycling centre for damaged, defective, or recalled lithium-ion batteries. 

HOW TO FIND THE BATCH CODE

Every Knog Blinder bike light has the batch code on the base of the product.

TERMS OF RECALL

When you submit your replacement claim, you are agreeing to the terms of the recall and confirming that you qualify for a replacement, including the following statements:

• I am a consumer or retailer who obtained an affected Blinder 900, Blinder 1300, Blinder 80 StVZO, or Blinder 120 StVZO for personal use or sale.
• I am currently in possession of the affected product(s) that I will be registering.
• I will dispose of the affected bike light(s) in accordance with local and state ordinances.

I understand that if I submit a claim for a product that has already been registered in a previous claim, or if Knog determines, in its sole discretion, that I do not meet the above criteria (including being a genuine Knog consumer or retailer), I will not receive a replacement.

For the purposes of fulfilling replacement requests, Knog may share necessary claim information with its authorised distribution partners. Any personal data provided will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR, and will only be used for the purpose of processing and delivering your replacement.

RECALLED LIGHTS/MODELS 

Bike Lights: Blinder 900, Blinder 1300, Blinder 80 StVZO, Blinder 120 StVZO. 
Batch Numbers: 0721-AA, 0423-AA, 0723-AA, 0823-AA,0923-AA, 1023-AA, 1123-AA, 11A23-AA, 1223-AA & 0124-AA.

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Jim Langley is RBR’s Technical Editor. A pro mechanic & cycling writer for more than 40 years, he’s the author of Your Home Bicycle Workshop in the RBR eBookstore. Tune in to Jim’s popular YouTube channel for wheel building & bike repair how-to’s. Jim’s also known for his cycling streak that ended in February 2022 with a total of 10,269 consecutive daily rides (28 years, 1 month and 11 days of never missing a ride). Click to read Jim’s full bio.