Recall: Pedego Recalls Electric Bicycle Batteries Due To Fire Hazard

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.

Name of product: Lithium ion rechargeable batteries

Units: About 5,000

Manufacturer: Pedego Inc., of Irvine, Calif.

Hazard: The batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the battery from the bike and contact Pedego for a free replacement battery.

Recall date: April 29, 2015

Incidents/Injuries: Pedego has received six reports of batteries overheating and catching fire, including one report of property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At: Bicycle stores and electric bike retailers and online at www.pedegoelectricbikes.com from January 2010 through September 2013. The batteries were sold separately for about $600 to $900 and on electric bicycles that sold for between $2,000 and $3,000.

Importers: Pedego Inc., of Irvine, Calif.

Manufactured in: China

Consumer contact: Pedego Electric Bikes toll-free at (888) 870-9754 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, email info@batteryrecall2015.com, or online at www.pedegoelectricbikes.com and click on "Voluntary Battery Recall" for more information.

Recall number: 15-124