CPSC2025-05-01
Santa Cruz Bicycles Recalls Electric Bicycles Due to Fire Hazard
Santa Cruz Bicycles LLC, of Santa Cruz, California
Hazard
The recalled electric bicycle's lithium-ion battery can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric bicycles, disconnect the battery from the bike and charger, and visit the manufacturer's website at https://santacruzbicycles.com/pages/recall-heckler-9-lithium-ion-battery to determine if their bicycle is affected and, if so, to register for a free replacement battery to be sent to them. If their battery is involved in this recall, consumers will be required to write "Recalled" on the involved affected battery and upload a photograph of it to https://santacruzbicycles.com/pages/recall-heckler-9-lithium-ion-battery. These consumers should then dispose of the battery in accordance with local and state regulations following registration.
Sold at
Santa Cruz dealers nationwide from October 2021 through January 2025 for between $8,750 and $13,900.
Affected count
About 2,850 (In addition, about 550 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
The firm has received three reports of fires, including some property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Heckler 9 Electric Bicycles
Consumer contact
Santa Cruz Bicycles toll-free at 833-944-8335 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at https://santacruzbicycles.com/pages/recall-heckler-9-lithium-ion-battery or www.santacruzbicycles.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Santa-Cruz-Bicycles-Recalls-Electric-Bicycles-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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