CPSC recall 15-124, announced April 29, 2015, covers Pedego Lithium ion rechargeable batteries (about 5,000 units). The batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 6 incident reports. Consumers should immediately remove the battery from the bike and contact Pedego for a free replacement battery. Recall contact: call (888) 870-9754, go to www.pedegoelectricbikes.com, or email info@batteryrecall2015.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
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.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Pedego has received six reports of batteries overheating and catching fire, including one report of property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the battery from the bike and contact Pedego for a free replacement battery.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Pedego
- Manufacturer
- Pedego Inc., of Irvine, Calif.
- Product type
- E-bikes, Battery chargers
- Recall number
- 15-124
- Units
- About 5,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Bicycle stores and electric bike retailers and online at 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.
- Importer
- Pedego Inc., of Irvine, Calif.
- Distributor
- Pedego Inc., of Irvine, Calif.
Lithium ion rechargeable batteries
CPSC product type: Batteries and Chargers
Recall contact information
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.
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