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Electric Motion Systems, LLC Recalls Lithium-Poly Battery Pack Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled October 21, 2011 · CPSC recall 12702 · Electric Motion Systems

Hazard

The battery can overheat and catch fire.

Remedy

Dispose

Units

About 70

Incidents / injuries

The company was aware of three reports of the battery catching fire. One incident resulted in a consumer receiving minor burns.

Description

The recalled product is a black lithium-poly 37 volt, 10Ah battery used in electric bicycles and propulsion systems. The battery is 8.75 inches x 5.75 inches x 3.25 inches. "E+" appears on a label on the side of the battery. Recalled batteries have "EMS# 11819-101" at the top right of the label with a serial number between 10001 and 10200. The batteries were sold on their own and as part of the E+ Flex Kits. The kits are complete propulsion systems.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the battery packs. Dispose of the battery packs according to federal, state and/or local regulations. The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available.

Product

Rechargeable lithium-poly battery

Imported by

Electric Motion Systems LLC of Dulles, Va.

Retailers

Bike shops nationwide and the company's website, from October 2009 through November 2010. Batteries sold for between $900 and $1,000 and the E+ Flex Kits were sold for between $2,325 and $2,675.

Made in

China

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