The Office for Product Safety and Standards published a product recall on 18 September 2025 for KNOG Blinder 900 and Blinder 1300 bicycle lights, which it describes as a black battery-powered front bicycle light. The products were recalled from end users, and the recall was notified by Local Authority Trading Standards under notification number 2509-00651.
The regulator states that the product presents a risk of fire due to a defect in the battery cells, and that defective batteries may overheat, leading to thermal runaway and the product catching fire. It adds that the products do not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 20051. The risk level is listed as medium1.
The recall covers the following models and batches1:
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | KNOG |
| Models | Blinder 900, Blinder 1300 |
| Batch numbers | 0124AA, 0423AA, 0723AA, 0923AA, 1023AA, 1123AA |
| Sales period | January 2023 to November 2024 |
| Country of origin | China |
| Product description | Black battery-powered front bicycle light |
The Office for Product Safety and Standards states that owners of affected lights should stop using them immediately and register for a replacement through the Knog website1:
Why it matters for households
The lights were on sale in the UK for close to two years, from January 2023 to November 2024, so households that cycle, or that bought a light for a family member, may hold one of the affected batches without knowing it. The hazard is a battery fault that can lead to the light catching fire, which matters wherever the light is stored or charged indoors. The regulator's stated position is that affected products should not be used and that owners should register for a replacement through the Knog website1. The recall notice does not give a date by which replacements will be issued, and no figure for the number of units sold in the UK has been reported1. Households wanting to check whether an electrical product they own has been recalled can use the guide on how to check if an electrical product has been recalled; more general household preparation material is collected under home emergencies. Battery-powered lights and their safe use are covered in the lighting hub, including guidance on battery tea lights in a pumpkin.
What happens next
The recall notice gives no closing date for registration and no timetable for dispatch of replacements; owners are directed to the Knog recall page linked from the notice to register1. No further action by the regulator has been announced in the notice1.
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