EV Global Motors Co. · Recalled
CPSC and EV Global Motors Co. Announce Recall of Lithium Batteries in Electric Bikes
The lithium ion batteries in these bicycles can overheat and pose a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 2,000
- Reports
- 5
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $1,400–$1,700
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled lithium ion batteries are used to power EV Global's folding Mini E-Bike. The battery, which is located in the battery compartment just in front of the seat, is supplied with most models of the Mini E-Bike. The words "mini e-bike" are printed on the side of the bicycle near the steering column. These bicycles are manufactured in Taiwan and the battery packs are assembled in the U.S.
The file
- Sold at
- Bicycle, automobile and Internet retailers nationwide sold the electric bikes, from February 2001 through July 2002, for between $1,400 and $1,700.
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Made in
- Taiwan, United States
- Recalled by
- EV Global Motors Co., of North Hills, Calif.
Incident log
EV Global Motors has received five reports of the batteries overheating, three of which caught fire, though no injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately. The firm is no longer in business and a remedy is no longer available.
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated SEP 17 2002; last revised OCT 15 2025.