"The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is advising the public to "immediately stop using lithium-ion batteries for RAD Power Bikes." Two batteries manufactured by RAD have unexpectedly caught fire and/or exploded. The batteries in question are model numbers RP-1304 and HL-RP-S1304. According to the CPSC, either of the two RAD batteries caused at least 31 fires. They go on to claim that of the reported fires, 12 have caused $734,500 worth of damage."
"According to the CPSC: "The importer, Rad Power Bikes Inc., of Seattle, Washington has refused to agree to an acceptable recall. Given its financial situation, Rad Power Bikes has indicated to CPSC that it is unable to offer replacement batteries or refunds to all consumers." Several cycling media outlets have reported on the potential closure of the brand in recent weeks. Like many others in the bike industry, the brand is struggling with swollen inventory numbers post-pandemic. If they can't secure additional funding by January, it will close its Seattle factory and lay off 64 employees."
RAD Power Bikes' RP-1304 and HL-RP-S1304 lithium-ion batteries have been linked to at least 31 fires, with 12 incidents causing $734,500 in damage and no reported injuries. Some fires occurred while bikes were not in use, including during storage and when not charging. The affected batteries appear in ten e-bike models and were sold online, at Best Buy, and at bike shops. The CPSC advised immediate cessation of battery use. Rad Power Bikes declined to agree to a recall, citing inability to provide replacements or refunds because of financial strain and potential factory closure.
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