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CPSC and EV Global Motors Co. Announce Recall of Lithium Batteries in Electric Bikes

Recalled September 17, 2002 · CPSC recall 02251 · EV Global Motors

Hazard

The lithium ion batteries in these bicycles can overheat and pose a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately. The firm is no longer in business and a remedy is no longer available.

Units

About 2,000

Incidents / injuries

EV Global Motors has received five reports of the batteries overheating, three of which caught fire, though no injuries have been reported.

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.

What to do

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).

Product

Lithium Batteries in Electric Bikes

Imported by

EV Global Motors Co., of North Hills, Calif.

Retailers

Bicycle, automobile and Internet retailers nationwide sold the electric bikes, from February 2001 through July 2002, for between $1,400 and $1,700.

Made in

Taiwan · United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →