Product Recall Number: 12702
Why was Rechargeable lithium-poly battery recalled?
The battery can overheat and catch fire.
Product Recall Number: 12702
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2011-10-20
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Rechargeable lithium-poly battery
Description: The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Hazard Description: The battery can overheat and catch fire.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Dispose
Units: About 70
Incidents: The company was aware of three reports of the battery catching fire. One incident resulted in a consumer receiving minor burns.
Remedy: 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.
Sold At: 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.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed