Pedego Recalls Electric Bicycle Batteries Due To Fire Hazard
Recalled 2015-04-29. Lithium battery hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 5,000Units
2015-04-29Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- 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.
- The hazard
- The batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
- Injuries
- Pedego has received six reports of batteries overheating and catching fire, including one report of property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately remove the battery from the bike and contact Pedego for a free replacement battery.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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