Safety regulator and EV Global Motors Co. Announce Recall of Lithium Batteries in Electric Bikes
Recall 02251 · Sep 17, 2002 · EV Global Motors Co.
2,000
units affected
2,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02251
- Date
- Sep 17, 2002
- Company
- EV Global Motors Co.
- Units affected
- 2,000
- Product
- Lithium Batteries in Electric Bikes
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The lithium ion batteries in these bicycles can overheat and pose a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately. The firm is no longer in business and a remedy is no longer available.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- EV Global Motors has received five reports of the batteries overheating, three of which caught fire, though no injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Bicycle, automobile and Internet retailers nationwide sold the electric bikes, from February 2001 through July 2002, for between $1,400 and $1,700.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled lithium batteries in electric bikes?
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately. The firm is no longer in business and a remedy is no longer available.
What is the hazard?
The lithium ion batteries in these bicycles can overheat and pose 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.