A: Hey there, heard some news about Rad Power Bikes' e-bikes, right?
B: Nope, what happened?
A: So, it turns out the batteries in those bikes could cause a fire or explode! The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a warning about it on Monday. They say there have been 31 reports of fires already, and some even happened when the batteries weren't being charged.
B: Whoa, that sounds dangerous! What should we do if we own one?
A: Well, the CPSC says owners should find out if their battery is affected by going to their website. If it is, they shouldn't throw it away or take it to a regular recycler. Instead, they should bring it to a municipal household hazardous waste collection center. But Rad Power Bikes disagrees with the warning and says their batteries are safe.
B: That sounds complicated... And what about Rad Power? Are they okay financially?
A: Actually, no. They said if they can't find new funding, they'll close down in January. The CPSC says Rad refused to agree to a recall and won't offer replacement batteries or refunds due to their financial situation. But Rad says they have offered solutions to address the agency's concerns, including upgrading customers to their latest batteries that aren't affected by the warning.
B: That's tough for them... I hope everything works out for them and their customers. Let's keep an eye on this news, yeah?
A: Definitely! It's important to stay safe and informed.
B: Nope, what happened?
A: So, it turns out the batteries in those bikes could cause a fire or explode! The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a warning about it on Monday. They say there have been 31 reports of fires already, and some even happened when the batteries weren't being charged.
B: Whoa, that sounds dangerous! What should we do if we own one?
A: Well, the CPSC says owners should find out if their battery is affected by going to their website. If it is, they shouldn't throw it away or take it to a regular recycler. Instead, they should bring it to a municipal household hazardous waste collection center. But Rad Power Bikes disagrees with the warning and says their batteries are safe.
B: That sounds complicated... And what about Rad Power? Are they okay financially?
A: Actually, no. They said if they can't find new funding, they'll close down in January. The CPSC says Rad refused to agree to a recall and won't offer replacement batteries or refunds due to their financial situation. But Rad says they have offered solutions to address the agency's concerns, including upgrading customers to their latest batteries that aren't affected by the warning.
B: That's tough for them... I hope everything works out for them and their customers. Let's keep an eye on this news, yeah?
A: Definitely! It's important to stay safe and informed.
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Rad Power Bikes e-bike batteries could cause fire or explode, with 31 reported incidents including those not charging. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission advises owners to identify affected batteries on their website and bring them to a municipal household hazardous waste collection
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Date: Nov. 25, 2025
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Created: 2025/11/25 06:42
Updated: 2025/12/07 21:38
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