1. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has warned that batteries powering Rad Power Bikes' e-bikes pose a risk of serious injury and death due to the possibility of ignition or explosion, with 31 reported fire incidents so far.
2. Rad Power refuses to recall the affected batteries, citing financial difficulties and the inability to offer replacement batteries or refunds to all consumers.
3. Owners are advised to find out if their batteries are covered by the warning on the CPSC website, and bring them to municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) collection centers instead of traditional recyclers.
2. Rad Power refuses to recall the affected batteries, citing financial difficulties and the inability to offer replacement batteries or refunds to all consumers.
3. Owners are advised to find out if their batteries are covered by the warning on the CPSC website, and bring them to municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) collection centers instead of traditional recyclers.
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warns about fire risk from Rad Power Bikes' e-bike batteries, citing 31 reported incidents. Rad Power Bikes refuses to recall affected batteries due to financial difficulties. Owners are advised to check CPSC website for battery safety and dispose of them at
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URL: https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/24/rad-power-bikes-batteries-receive-major-fire-risk-warning/#summary
Date: Nov. 25, 2025
Notes: 2025-11-25
Created: 2025/11/25 06:42
Updated: 2025/12/07 21:38
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