Reported Apr 29, 2015
Pedego Recalls Electric Bicycle Batteries Due To Fire Hazard
Pedego Inc. of Irvine, Calif.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately remove the battery from the bike and contact Pedego for a free replacement battery.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Lithium ion rechargeable batteries
- Amount recalled
- About 5,000
Where it was sold
Sold at 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..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: Pedego has received six reports of batteries overheating and catching fire, including one report of property damage. No injuries have been reported.
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