The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·15124·Announced 2015-04-29

Pedego Recalls Lithium Ion Electric Bicycle Batteries Due To Fire Hazard

Pedego is recalling about 5,000 lithium ion batteries for electric bikes because they can overheat and catch fire. Consumers should remove the battery and contact Pedego for a free replacement.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with reported property damage, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' under the Severe category.

Plain-English summary

Pedego Inc. is recalling approximately 5,000 36-volt and 48-volt lithium ion rechargeable batteries sold separately and as original equipment with Pedego electric bikes. The recalled batteries were sold at bicycle stores, electric bike retailers, and online from January 2010 through September 2013. The batteries come in two styles: one with a silver or black metal case and one with a black or white plastic case. Serial numbers on the affected batteries start with "DLG."

The batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Pedego has received six reports of batteries overheating and catching fire, including one report of property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately remove the battery from the bike and contact Pedego for a free replacement battery. Pedego can be reached toll-free at (888) 870-9754 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, by email at [email protected], or online at www.pedegoelectricbikes.com.

The recalled product

Product
Lithium ion rechargeable batteries
Manufacturer
Pedego Inc., of Irvine, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Batteries
Hazard
Affected units
5,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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