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

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

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• Lithium Batteries in Electric Bikes · About 2,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Bicycle, automobile and Internet retailers nationwide sold the electric bikes, from February 2001 through July 2002, for between $1,400 and $1,700.; EV Global Motors Co., of North Hills, Calif..

Injuries or incidents reported

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

Consumer contact

The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 44 recalls in the e-bikes, e-scooters and hoverboards category, 7 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

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