Pedego Recalls Electric Bicycle Batteries Due To Fire Hazard
Recall 15124 · Apr 29, 2015 · Pedego
5,000
units affected
5,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15124
- Date
- Apr 29, 2015
- Company
- Pedego
- Units affected
- 5,000
- Product
- Lithium ion rechargeable batteries
- Product type
- Batteries and Chargers
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately remove the battery from the bike and contact Pedego for a free replacement battery.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Pedego has received six reports of batteries overheating and catching fire, including one report of property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled lithium ion rechargeable batteries?
Consumers should immediately remove the battery from the bike and contact Pedego for a free replacement battery.
What is the hazard?
The batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
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.