Lithium ion rechargeable batteries
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. [Learn More]
About 5,000 units were affected by this recall.
Pedego Recalls Electric Bicycle Batteries Due To Fire Hazard
Pedego electric bike metal batteries. Location of the serial number on Pedego electric bike metal batteries
Lithium ion rechargeable batteries Recall Information
| Country of Origin | China |
| Recall Date | 04/29/2015 |
| Recall ID | 6377 |
| Recall Number | 15124 |
| Product Type | Batteries and Chargers |
| Hazard | The batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries | Pedego has received six reports of batteries overheating and catching fire, including one report of property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
| Remedy | Consumers should immediately remove the battery from the bike and contact Pedego for a free replacement battery. |
| Remedy Option | Replace |
| Contact | Pedego Electric Bikes toll-free at (888) 870-9754 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, email [email protected], or online at www.pedegoelectricbikes.com and click on "Voluntary Battery Recall" for more information. |
| Last Updated | 04/29/2015 |
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