Electric Motion Systems, LLC Recalls Lithium-Poly Battery Pack Due to Fire Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 12-702 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- October 21, 2011
- Brand
- Electric Motion Systems
- Category
- Power banks, chargers and batteries
- Products
- Rechargeable lithium-poly battery
- Hazard
- Fire Hazard
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Remedy
- Dispose
- Units
- About 70
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- April 13, 2016
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Rechargeable lithium-poly battery · About 70 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: 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.; Electric Motion Systems LLC of Dulles, Va..
Injuries or incidents reported
The company was aware of three reports of the battery catching fire. One incident resulted in a consumer receiving minor burns.
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 109 recalls in the power banks, chargers and batteries category, 20 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Rechargeable lithium-poly battery (About 70 units). The recalled product is a black lithium-poly 37 volt, 10Ah battery used in electric bicycles and propulsion systems.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 13, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.