Pedego Recalls Electric Bicycle Batteries Due To Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2015-04-29 · 15124
Hazards
The batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
15124
Date
2015-04-29
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Lithium ion rechargeable batteries
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Pedego Inc., of Irvine, Calif.
Retailer(s)
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.
Importer(s)
Pedego Inc., of Irvine, Calif.
Distributor(s)
Pedego Inc., of Irvine, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves 36-volt and 48-volt lithium ion rechargeable batteries sold separately and as original equipment with Pedego electric bikes. Recalled batteries of each voltage came in two styles. One style has a silver or black metal case that measures about 13 ½ inches long, 6 ½ inches wide and 2 ½ inches high, with black plastic end caps and a handle. The other style has a black or white plastic case that measures about 14 inches long, 6 ½ inches wide and 2 ½ inches high with a red indicator lamp on one end. The batteries have serial numbers that start with "DLG." A label with the serial number is on one side of the metal batteries and on the underside of the plastic batteries.