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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2015-04-29

Pedego Recalls Electric Bicycle Batteries Due To Fire Hazard

Is my product affected?

Lithium ion rechargeable batteries

  • Brand Pedego Inc., of Irvine, Calif.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Pedego has recalled 36-volt and 48-volt lithium ion rechargeable batteries used with their electric bikes. The batteries can overheat and create a fire hazard. The recalled batteries come in two styles: one with a silver or black metal case measuring about 13 ½ by 6 ½ by 2 ½ inches with black plastic end caps and a handle, and another with a black or white plastic case measuring about 14 by 6 ½ by 2 ½ inches with a red indicator lamp. Both styles have serial numbers beginning with "DLG," which can be found on a label on the side of metal batteries or on the underside of plastic batteries.

Consumers who own these recalled batteries should immediately remove the battery from their bike and contact Pedego for a free replacement battery.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

What should I do?

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

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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