# Pedego Recalls Electric Bicycle Batteries Due To Fire Hazard
> **CPSC recall** · 2015-04-29 · 15124 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 15124
- **Date:** 2015-04-29
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Lithium ion rechargeable batteries

## Hazards

The batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

## Remedies

Replace

## 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.

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Pedego-Recalls-Electric-Bicycle-Batteries)
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