CPSC and EV Global Motors Co. Announce Recall of Lithium Batteries in Electric Bikes
USCPSC and EV Global Motors Co. Announce Recall of Lithium Batteries in Electric Bikes
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The lithium ion batteries in these bicycles can overheat and pose a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled lithium ion batteries are used to power EV Global's folding Mini E-Bike. The battery, which is located in the battery compartment just in front of the seat, is supplied with most models of the Mini E-Bike. The words "mini e-bike" are printed on the side of the bicycle near the steering column. These bicycles are manufactured in Taiwan and the battery packs are assembled in the U.S.
Affected Products
Lithium Batteries in Electric Bikes
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-and-EV-Global-Motors-Co-Announce-Recall-of-Lithium-Batteries-in-Electric-Bikes- |
| Title | CPSC and EV Global Motors Co. Announce Recall of Lithium Batteries in Electric Bikes |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/ebike.jpg |
| Images › Caption | E-Bike |
| Hazards › Name | The lithium ion batteries in these bicycles can overheat and pose a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | EV Global Motors has received five reports of the batteries overheating, three of which caught fire, though no injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Lithium Batteries in Electric Bikes |
| Products › Type | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products › Category I D | 1808 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,000 |
| Recall I D | 2219 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately. The firm is no longer in business and a remedy is no longer available. |
| Importers › Name | EV Global Motors Co., of North Hills, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Bicycle, automobile and Internet retailers nationwide sold the electric bikes, from February 2001 through July 2002, for between $1,400 and $1,700. |
| Recall Date | 2002-09-17T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled lithium ion batteries are used to power EV Global's folding Mini E-Bike. The battery, which is located in the battery compartment just in front of the seat, is supplied with most models of the Mini E-Bike. The words "mini e-bike" are printed on the side of the bicycle near the steering column. These bicycles are manufactured in Taiwan and the battery packs are assembled in the U.S. |
| Recall Number | 02251 |
| Consumer Contact | The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054). |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-10-15T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | Taiwan |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | United States |
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