Pedego Recalls Electric Bicycle Batteries Due To Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 15124. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately remove the battery from the bike and contact Pedego for a free replacement battery.
CPSC recall 15124 has the recall date 29 Apr 2015. The notice names the firm Pedego. The recall has about 5,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2015 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Batteries and Chargers.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Pedego has received six reports of batteries overheating and catching fire, including one report of property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 5,000 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| 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. |
| Product | Lithium ion rechargeable batteries, About 5,000, Batteries and Chargers |
| Sold at | 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. |
| Manufacturer | Pedego Inc |
| Importer | Pedego Inc |
| Distributor | Pedego Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 5,000Median of 2015: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2015
- 305
- Recalls of 2015 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls of 2015 in the category Batteries and Chargers
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name Pedego
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2025 | Pedego Electric Bikes Recalls Fat Tire Trikes Due to Fall and Laceration Hazards |
| 23 Sep 2020 | Pedego Recalls Electric Bikes Due to Fall Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 15124The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 15124. https://recallregister.com/product/6377-pedego-recalls-electric-bicycle-batteries-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 15124 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Pedego has received six reports of batteries overheating and catching fire, including one report of property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 15124?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 15124?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 5,000