CPSC and EV Global Motors Co. Announce Recall of Lithium Batteries in Electric Bikes

Active Recall Announced September 17, 2002 CPSC #02251

Quick answer

CPSC and EV Global Motors Co. Announce Recall of Lithium Batteries in Electric Bikes is CPSC recall #02251, announced on September 17, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately. the firm is no longer in business and a remedy is no longer available.. Affected brand: EV Global Motors Co..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Lithium Batteries in Electric Bikes

Recalled brands

EV Global Motors Co.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately. The firm is no longer in business and a remedy is no longer available.

Recall date

September 17, 2002

Categories

Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #02251?

CPSC recall #02251 covers CPSC and EV Global Motors Co. Announce Recall of Lithium Batteries in Electric Bikes, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on September 17, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 is the remedy for recall #02251?

The CPSC remedy for recall #02251 is consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately. the firm is no longer in business and a remedy is no longer available.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC and EV Global Motors Co. Announce Recall of Lithium Batteries in Electric Bikes on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-and-EV-Global-Motors-Co-Announce-Recall-of-Lithium-Batteries-in-Electric-Bikes-. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

Not legal advice. RecallDocket aggregates publicly available recall information from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for informational purposes only. For the official notice, remedy instructions, and any safety actions, refer to the CPSC source. Information may be incomplete or out of date.

Sell on Shopify? Stay ahead of every CPSC recall.

RecallDocket automatically checks your catalog against new CPSC recalls and alerts you the moment one of your products is affected.

Install RecallDocket — free
← Back to all recalls