Knog recalls Blinder 900 and Blinder 1300 front bicycle lights over fire and burn risk
The lithium-ion battery in these bicycle lights can overheat and catch fire, which could cause fires and burns; the company has received five reports of batteries catching fire or exploding, with no injuries.
What to do
Stop using the light right away and register at http://www.knog.com/recall to get a free replacement. Do not dispose of the light until Knog confirms your unit qualifies, and never throw it in household trash.
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Recall details
- Product
- Knog Blinder 900 and Blinder 1300 Front Bicycle Lights
- Hazard
- The lithium-ion battery in the bicycle light can overheat and catch fire, posing a risk of fire and burn hazards.
- Injuries
- The firm has received five reports of the battery catching on fire or exploding. No injuries reported.
- Units
- About 3,790
- Where sold
- Sold at Independent bicycle retailers nationwide and online at Amazon between January 2023 and August 2025 for between $60 and $100.
- Remedy
- Replace
- Notice last updated
- October 31, 2025
- Recall date
- October 30, 2025
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from CPSC.
Knog Recalls Bicycle Lights Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
- Description
- This recall involves the Knog Blinder 900 and Blinder 1300 Front Bicycle Lights with the following batch codes: 0124AA, 0423AA, 0723AA, 0923AA, 1023AA, 1123AA and 11A23AA. The batch codes are printed on the underside of the light. They have a black exterior and are marked with the brand "knog". The word "Blinder" is imprinted on the light's handle. They were sold individually, and in a set, and came with a mount. Note: Do not throw this recalled lithium-ion battery or device in the trash, the general recycling stream (e.g., street-level or curbside recycling bins), or used battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores. Recalled lithium-ion batteries must be disposed of differently than other batteries, because they present a greater risk of fire. Your municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center may accept this recalled lithium-ion battery or device for disposal. Before taking your battery or device to a HHW collection center, contact that office ahead of time and ask whether it accepts recalled lithium-ion batteries. If it does not, contact your municipality for further guidance.
- Hazard
- The lithium-ion battery in the bicycle light can overheat and catch fire, posing a risk of fire and burn hazards.
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle light and register at http://www.knog.com/recall for instructions on how to receive a free replacement bicycle light. Consumers should dispose of the lithium-ion batteries in accordance with local and state regulations and not discard it in the household trash. Do not dispose of the light until you receive confirmation from Knog that your unit qualifies for the recall. Remedy options: Replace.
- Injuries
- The firm has received five reports of the battery catching on fire or exploding. No injuries reported.
- Number of units
- About 3,790
- Sold at
- Sold at Independent bicycle retailers nationwide and online at Amazon between January 2023 and August 2025 for between $60 and $100.
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