Limoss lithium ion battery power packs for power recliners and lift chairs can overheat and pose a fire hazard. As a result, 2,500 battery packs are being recalled. No injuries were reported, but Limoss has received two reports of the battery pack overheating, including one incident that resulted in undetermined fire damage.
The recalled battery packs were sold at Best Home Furnishing, Flexsteel and Palliser dealers nationwide and online at amazon.com and other websites from November 2011 through August 2012 for about $100. These Limoss AKKU-PACK rechargeable lithium ion battery power packs were sold as accessories for Palliser, Flexsteel and Best Home Furnishing power recliners and lift chairs. They are used to power the chair when an electrical outlet is not available. “Limoss Li-ion Battery Pack,” model number ZB-B1800, code MC 160 and dates codes of 11-0102011 through 6-14-2012 are printed on a white sticker on the side of the battery pack.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery power packs and contact Limoss for a free replacement.
