Electric Motion Systems, LLC Recalls Lithium-Poly Battery Pack Due to Fire Hazard

The battery can overheat and catch fire.

Recall #: 12702
Affected scope: About 70

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled The recalled product is a black lithium-poly 37 volt, 10Ah battery used in electric bicyc….

Electric Motion Systems, LLC Recalls Lithium-Poly Battery Pack Due to Fire Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in October 21, 2011. Reason: The battery can overheat and catch fire.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the battery packs. Dispose of the battery packs a…. Verify recall #12702 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The battery can overheat and catch fire..

None
agency class: October 21, 2011
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12702 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The recalled product is a black lithium-poly 37 volt, 10Ah battery used in electric bicycles and propulsion systems. The battery is 8.75 inches x 5.75 inches x 3.25 inches. "E+" appears on a label on the side of the battery. Recalled batteries have "EMS# 11819-101" at the top right of the label with a serial number between 10001 and 10200. The batteries were sold on their own and as part of the E+ Flex Kits. The kits are complete propulsion systems.

Reason for recall

The battery can overheat and catch fire.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the battery packs. Dispose of the battery packs according to federal, state and/or local regulations. The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	12702
Date reported	October 21, 2011
Date initiated	October 21, 2011
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 70
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the battery packs. Dispose of the battery packs according to federal, state and/or local …

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

The battery can overheat and catch fire.

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 21, 2011. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 12702.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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