[NMCycling] Pedego Recalls Electric Bicycle Batteries Due To Fire Hazard

[Craig M. Doolittle via Bike-racers]

More for the bike shops on the list, unless some of you racers are cheating!


Pedego Recalls Electric Bicycle Batteries Due To Fire Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Pedego-Recalls-Electric-Bicycle-Batteries/
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Recall Date: April 29, 2015
Recall Number: 15-124

Pedego Recalls Electric Bicycle Batteries Due To Fire Hazard

Recall Summary

Name of Product:  Lithium ion rechargeable batteries

Hazard: The batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

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

Consumer Contact: Pedego Electric Bikes toll-free at (888) 870-9754 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, email info at batteryrecall2015.com<mailto:info at batteryrecall2015.com>, or online at www.pedegoelectricbikes.com<http://www.pedegoelectricbikes.com> and click on "Voluntary Battery Recall" for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 5,000

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.

Incidents/Injuries: 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<http://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.

Manufacturer/Importer/Distributor: Pedego Inc., of Irvine, Calif.

Manufactured in: China.



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