Pedego Recalls Electric Bicycle Batteries Due To Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced April 29, 2015 CPSC #15124

Quick answer

Pedego Recalls Electric Bicycle Batteries Due To Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #15124, announced on April 29, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately remove the battery from the bike and contact pedego for a free replacement battery.. Affected brand: Pedego Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Lithium ion rechargeable batteries

Recalled brands

Pedego Inc.

Remedy

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

Recall date

April 29, 2015

Categories

Batteries and Chargers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #15124?

CPSC recall #15124 covers Pedego Recalls Electric Bicycle Batteries Due To Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 29, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 is the remedy for recall #15124?

The CPSC remedy for recall #15124 is consumers should immediately remove the battery from the bike and contact pedego for a free replacement battery.. 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 Pedego Recalls Electric Bicycle Batteries Due To Fire Hazard 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/2015/Pedego-Recalls-Electric-Bicycle-Batteries. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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