"The CPSC has issued a public warning advising consumers to immediately stop using certain Rad Power Bikes battery packs, citing what the agency describes as a fire hazard and a risk of serious injury or death. In its notice, the CPSC states that it is aware of at least 31 incidents involving fires associated with these batteries, including 12 reports of property damage totaling approximately $734,500."
"California-based e-bike brand Aventon announces a 2026 expansion into the European market. It plans to release a new line of e-bikes to meet tighter EU regulations; we have some details on Aventon's new custom mid-drive motor. The refurbished e-bike seller Upway has partnered with Aventon on a new trade-in program. Riders trading in their old e-bikes on new Aventon models can receive a bonus when visiting one of the program's locations before Christmas!"
"the CPSC has not reported any injuries resulting from those 31 alleged incidents, and the agency did not provide additional information such as dates, locations, affected models, or incident summaries. We have also not been able to find any public record that substantiates or details the incidents referenced in the warning. Our understanding is that it is relatively uncommon for the CPSC to issue a consumer warning of this nature without releasing supporting documentation or descriptions of the reported incidents."
The CPSC issued a public warning advising consumers to stop using certain Rad Power Bikes battery packs because of a reported fire hazard and risk of serious injury or death. The agency said it is aware of at least 31 incidents, including 12 reports of property damage totaling approximately $734,500. The CPSC did not provide dates, locations, affected models, or incident summaries, and public records substantiating the incidents were not found. Rad Power Bikes issued a public rebuttal. Aventon announced plans to expand into the European market in 2026 with a new line designed to meet tighter EU regulations and a custom mid-drive motor. Refurbished-seller Upway partnered with Aventon on a trade-in program offering bonuses before Christmas.
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