[{"RecallID":6377,"RecallNumber":"15124","RecallDate":"2015-04-29T00:00:00","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.","URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Pedego-Recalls-Electric-Bicycle-Batteries","Title":"Pedego Recalls Electric Bicycle Batteries Due To Fire Hazard","ConsumerContact":"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.","LastPublishDate":"2015-04-29T00:00:00","Products":[{"Name":"Lithium ion rechargeable batteries","Description":"","Model":"","Type":"Batteries and Chargers","CategoryID":"67666","NumberOfUnits":"About 5,000"}],"Inconjunctions":[],"Images":[{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15124.Metal-Batteries_800.jpg","Caption":"Pedego electric bike metal batteries"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15124.Metal-Serial-Number-Label_800.jpg","Caption":"Location of the serial number on Pedego electric bike metal batteries"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15124.Plastic-Batteries_800.jpg","Caption":"Pedego electric bike plastic batteries"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15124.Plastic-Serial-Number-Label_800.jpg","Caption":"Location of the serial number on Pedego electric bike plastic batteries"}],"Injuries":[{"Name":"Pedego has received six reports of batteries overheating and catching fire, including one report of property damage. No injuries have been reported."}],"Manufacturers":[{"Name":"Pedego Inc., of Irvine, Calif.","CompanyID":""}],"Retailers":[{"Name":"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.","CompanyID":""}],"Importers":[{"Name":"Pedego Inc., of Irvine, Calif.","CompanyID":""}],"Distributors":[{"Name":"Pedego Inc., of Irvine, Calif.","CompanyID":""}],"SoldAtLabel":null,"ManufacturerCountries":[{"Country":"China"}],"ProductUPCs":[],"Hazards":[{"Name":"The batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard.","HazardType":"","HazardTypeID":""}],"Remedies":[{"Name":"Consumers should immediately remove the battery from the bike and contact Pedego for a free replacement battery."}],"RemedyOptions":[{"Option":"Replace"}]}]