CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Batteries for E-Bikes from Rad Power Bikes Due to Fire Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death
by unroja
CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Batteries for E-Bikes from Rad Power Bikes Due to Fire Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death
by unroja
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“CPSC urges consumers to immediately remove the battery from the e-bike and dispose of the battery following local hazardous waste disposal procedures. Do not sell or give away these hazardous batteries.”
“The batteries were sold with the following Rad Power Bikes e-bike models and as replacement batteries: **RadWagon 4, RadCity HS 4, RadRover High Step 5, RadCity Step Thru 3, RadRover Step Thru 1, RadRunner 2, RadRunner 1, RadRunner Plus, and RadExpand 5**. The battery model number (HL-RP-S1304 or RP-1304) is printed on a label on the back or rear of the battery. The batteries were sold on RadPowerBikes.com and at Best Buy stores and independent bike shops nationwide for about $550 (replacement batteries) or between $1,500 and $2,000 (when sold with e-bikes).”
“Rad’s Safe Shield batteries and semi-integrated batteries are not subject to the agency’s statement”
Lmao now it makes sense why Rad Power is facing shutdown since they knew they were about to have to pay out for a mass recall.
So weird… Why do we all believe too good to be true things (price)
From the CPSC recall notice …
> The hazardous batteries can unexpectedly ignite and explode, posing a fire hazard to consumers, especially when the battery or the harness has been exposed to water and debris. CPSC is aware of 31 reports of fire, including 12 reports of property damage totaling approximately $734,500. **Some of these incidents occurred when the battery was not charging, the product was not in use, and the product was in storage**.
Which says that the battery power units are very dangerous.