Electric Motion Systems, LLC Recalls Lithium-Poly Battery Pack Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 12702 · Oct 21, 2011 · Electric Motion Systems, LLC
70
units affected
70
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12702
- Date
- Oct 21, 2011
- Company
- Electric Motion Systems, LLC
- Units affected
- 70
- Product
- Rechargeable lithium-poly battery
- Product type
- Batteries and Chargers
- Remedy
- dispose
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled product is a black lithium-poly 37 volt, 10Ah battery used in electric bicycles and propulsion systems. The battery is 8.75 inches x 5.75 inches x 3.25 inches. "E+" appears on a label on the side of the battery. Recalled batteries have "EMS# 11819-101" at the top right of the label with a serial number between 10001 and 10200. The batteries were sold on their own and as part of the E+ Flex Kits. The kits are complete propulsion systems.
What can happen
The battery can overheat and catch fire.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the battery packs. Dispose of the battery packs according to federal, state and/or local regulations. The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The company was aware of three reports of the battery catching fire. One incident resulted in a consumer receiving minor burns.
- Sold at
- Bike shops nationwide and the company's website, from October 2009 through November 2010. Batteries sold for between $900 and $1,000 and the E+ Flex Kits were sold for between $2,325 and $2,675.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled rechargeable lithium-poly battery?
Consumers should immediately stop using the battery packs. Dispose of the battery packs according to federal, state and/or local regulations. The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available.
What is the hazard?
The battery can overheat and catch fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.