CPSC2015-04-29
Pedego Recalls Electric Bicycle Batteries Due To Fire Hazard
Pedego Inc., of Irvine, Calif.
Hazard
The batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the battery from the bike and contact Pedego for a free replacement battery.
Sold at
Bicycle stores and electric bike retailers and online at www.pedegoelectricbikes.com from January 2010 through September 2013. The batteries were sold separately for about $600 to $900 and on electric bicycles that sold for between $2,000 and $3,000.
Affected count
About 5,000
Injuries reported
Pedego has received six reports of batteries overheating and catching fire, including one report of property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Lithium ion rechargeable batteries
Consumer contact
Pedego Electric Bikes toll-free at (888) 870-9754 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, email info@batteryrecall2015.com, or online at www.pedegoelectricbikes.com and click on "Voluntary Battery Recall" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Pedego-Recalls-Electric-Bicycle-BatteriesDon't want to check this manually?
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