Guangzhou Plenty Bicycle Co · Recalled
VIVI E-Bikes Lithium-ion Batteries Sold with VIVI E-Bikes Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Risk of Serious Injury or Death; Sold by VIVI
The recalled lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
- Units
- About 24,000
- Reports
- 14
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $365–$950
- Remedy
- Replace
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Affected
This recall involves 36-volt lithium-ion rechargeable batteries included with certain "VIVI" brand e-bikes. E-bike model information can be found on a consumer's sales order documentation and on certain bicycle frames. Battery model information is located on the battery itself. "VIVI is printed on the bicycle downtube. The following e-bike model numbers and battery model numbers are included in this recall: Affected E-Bike Model Number Recalled Battery Model Number C26 WT0261, 36V-8AH-288WH, ZBL-36V8AH ZK, SKD015, EB3608C0B MT20 WT0261, SKD014, ZBL-36V10.4Ah LH Z3 TCRFD111005YY M026SH 36V-8Ah-288Wh, ZBL-36V8Ah288Wh, ZBL-36V8Ah288Wh ZK, EB360817E, SKD036008016A H6 EB3610D0B, ZBL-36V10Ah, SKD011, 36V-10.4AH-374.4Wh, SKD036010003A H7 EB3610C5B, 36V-10.4AH-374.4Wh MT26H ZBL-36V8Ah ZK 26LGB EB360808L, 36V-8AH-300WH, 36V-8AH-288WH, WT0260, SKD036008009A, ZBL-36V8AH, ZBL-36V8AH ZK, ZBL10SP36V8AH M026TGB EB360808L, 36V-8AH-300WH, 36V-8AH-288WH, WT0260, SKD036008009A, ZBL-36V8AH, ZBL-36V8AH ZK, ZBL10SP36V8AH MT26G EB360808L, 36V-8AH-300WH, 36V-8AH-288WH, WT0260, SKD036008009A, ZBL-36V8AH, ZBL-36V8AH ZK, ZBL10SP36V8AH FM20 WT0289, EB3608B2S, 36V-8AH-288WH F20 36V-8AH-288WH, EB3608B4S S3 TCRFD021004006, TCRFD031004006, TTTT07F01, TCRFD181004JB, TCRFD011004JB, TC-TT011005B Z1 TT09F01 Z2 TT09F01
The file
- Sold at
- Bikes with the recalled batteries were sold online at amazon.com, walmart.com, ebay.com, viviebikes.com, wish.com, sears.com, wayfair.com and aliexpress.com from December 2020 through November 2023 for between $365 and $950.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Guangzhou Plenty Bicycle Co., Ltd., of China, Shenzhen Binxin Household Co., Ltd., d/b/a VIVI E-bikes, of China
Incident log
VIVI is aware of 14 reports of incidents of batteries overheating, including three reports of fires. No injuries reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using e-bikes with the recalled lithium-ion batteries and contact VIVI to receive a free replacement battery and battery charger. Consumers must dispose of the recalled battery at a household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center or follow the instructions of their municipality and confirm that this was done by sending an email to vivirecall@163.com. Note: Do not throw the recalled lithium-ion battery in the trash, in the general recycling stream (e.g., street-level or curbside recycling bins), or in used battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores. Recalled lithium-ion batteries must be disposed of differently than other batteries, because they present a greater risk of fire. Your municipal HHW collection center may accept this recalled lithium-ion battery or device for disposal. Before taking your battery or device to an HHW collection center, contact it ahead of time and ask whether it accepts recalled lithium-ion batteries. If it doesn't, contact your municipality for further guidance.
VIVI toll-free at 800-375-6103 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, or online at https://viviebikes.com/pages/recall or https://viviebikes.com and click on "Important Recall Information" for more information.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
