Pedego Recalls Electric Bicycle Batteries Due To Fire Hazard

The batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #: 15124
Affected scope: About 5,000

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

Pedego Inc., of Irvine, Calif. recalled This recall involves 36-volt and 48-volt lithium ion rechargeable batteries sold separate….

Pedego Recalls Electric Bicycle Batteries Due To Fire Hazard was recalled by Pedego Inc., of Irvine, Calif. in April 29, 2015. Reason: The batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the battery from the bike and contact Pedego for a fr…. Verify recall #15124 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Pedego Inc., of Irvine, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard..

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agency class: April 29, 2015
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15124 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

This recall involves 36-volt and 48-volt lithium ion rechargeable batteries sold separately and as original equipment with Pedego electric bikes. Recalled batteries of each voltage came in two styles. One style has a silver or black metal case that measures about 13 ½ inches long, 6 ½ inches wide and 2 ½ inches high, with black plastic end caps and a handle. The other style has a black or white plastic case that measures about 14 inches long, 6 ½ inches wide and 2 ½ inches high with a red indicator lamp on one end. The batteries have serial numbers that start with "DLG." A label with the serial number is on one side of the metal batteries and on the underside of the plastic batteries.

Reason for recall

The batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately remove the battery from the bike and contact Pedego for a free replacement battery.

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	15124
Date reported	April 29, 2015
Date initiated	April 29, 2015
Recalling firm	Pedego Inc., of Irvine, Calif.
Affected scope	About 5,000
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 remove the battery from the bike and contact Pedego for a free replacement battery.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately remove the battery from the bike and contact Pedego for a free replacement battery.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 29, 2015. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 15124.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

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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