The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC, Washington, DC) announced that EV Global Motors Co. (North Hills, CA) was voluntarily recalling about 2,000 lithium-ion batteries powering its Mini E-Bike electric bicycles after five reports of overheating and fire potential. No injuries have yet been reported.
The battery is located in a compartment just in front of the seat of the folding Mini E-Bike, sold from February 2001 through July 2002 for between $1,400 and $1,700. The CPSC advised consumers to stop using the bicycles immediately and contact EV Global at (888) 875-4545 for information on receiving a free replacement battery and charger.
