CPSC2002-09-17
CPSC and EV Global Motors Co. Announce Recall of Lithium Batteries in Electric Bikes
EV Global Motors Co., of North Hills, Calif.
Hazard
The lithium ion batteries in these bicycles can overheat and pose a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately. The firm is no longer in business and a remedy is no longer available.
Sold at
Bicycle, automobile and Internet retailers nationwide sold the electric bikes, from February 2001 through July 2002, for between $1,400 and $1,700.
Affected count
About 2,000
Injuries reported
EV Global Motors has received five reports of the batteries overheating, three of which caught fire, though no injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan, United States
Products
Lithium Batteries in Electric Bikes
Consumer contact
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-and-EV-Global-Motors-Co-Announce-Recall-of-Lithium-Batteries-in-Electric-Bikes-Don't want to check this manually?
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