CPSC and EV Global Motors Co. Announce Recall of
CPSC and EV Global Motors Co. Announce Recall of Lithium Batteries in Electric Bikes
Why was CPSC and EV Global Motors Co. Announce Recall of recalled?
The lithium ion batteries in these bicycles can overheat and pose a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately. The firm is no longer in business and a remedy is no longer available. Contact: The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Lithium Batteries in Electric Bikes
- Company
- EV Global Motors Co., of North Hills, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 2,000
- Sold at
- Bicycle, automobile and Internet retailers nationwide sold the electric bikes, from February 2001 through July 2002, for between $1,400 and $1,700.
- Recall date
- September 17, 2002
- Incidents / injuries
- EV Global Motors has received five reports of the batteries overheating, three of which caught fire, though no injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled lithium ion batteries are used to power EV Global's folding Mini E-Bike. The battery, which is located in the battery compartment just in front of the seat, is supplied with most models of the Mini E-Bike. The words "mini e-bike" are printed on the side of the bicycle near the steering column. These bicycles are manufactured in Taiwan and the battery packs are assembled in the U.S.