Recall of Lithium Batteries in Electric Bikes - 09/18/02 04:10 AM
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), EV Global Motors Co., of North Hills, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 2,000 lithium batteries in Mini E-Bike electric bicycles. The lithium ion batteries in these bicycles can overheat and pose a fire hazard.
EV Global Motors has received five reports of the batteries overheating, three of which caught fire, though no injuries have been reported.
EV Global Motors has received five reports of the batteries overheating, three of which caught fire, though no injuries have been reported.
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