Recalls / 2015-04-29

Pedego Recalls Electric Bicycle Batteries Due To Fire Hazard

15124 · Recalled 2015-04-29 · CPSC page

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.

Hazards

The batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Reported injuries

Pedego has received six reports of batteries overheating and catching fire, including one report of property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the battery from the bike and contact Pedego for a free replacement battery.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Lithium ion rechargeable batteries		About 5,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Pedego Inc.
Importer: Pedego Inc., of Irvine, Calif.
Distributor: Pedego Inc., of Irvine, Calif.
Made in: China
Sold at: Bicycle stores, electric bike retailers, online at www.pedegoelectricbikes.com, on electric bicycles that sold for, 000, 000.

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.

More images

Location of the serial number on Pedego electric bike metal batteries

Location of the serial number on Pedego electric bike plastic batteries

Source: CPSC recall 15124. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.