Pedego Recalls Electric Bicycle Batteries Due To Fire Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Lithium ion rechargeable batteries
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Pedego-Recalls-Electric-Bicycle-Batteries |
| Title | Pedego Recalls Electric Bicycle Batteries Due To Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15124.Metal-Batteries_800.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Pedego electric bike metal batteries |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15124.Metal-Serial-Number-Label_800.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Location of the serial number on Pedego electric bike metal batteries |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15124.Plastic-Batteries_800.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Pedego electric bike plastic batteries |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15124.Plastic-Serial-Number-Label_800.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Location of the serial number on Pedego electric bike plastic batteries |
| Hazards › Name | The batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Pedego has received six reports of batteries overheating and catching fire, including one report of property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Lithium ion rechargeable batteries |
| Products › Type | Batteries and Chargers |
| Products › Category I D | 67666 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 5,000 |
| Recall I D | 6377 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately remove the battery from the bike and contact Pedego for a free replacement battery. |
| Importers › Name | Pedego Inc., of Irvine, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2015-04-29T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Pedego Inc., of Irvine, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 15124 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Pedego Inc., of Irvine, Calif. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | Pedego Electric Bikes toll-free at (888) 870-9754 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, email info@batteryrecall2015.com, or online at www.pedegoelectricbikes.com and click on "Voluntary Battery Recall" for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-04-29T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |