News Summary

Rad Power Bikes is under scrutiny as the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a warning about the fire risk posed by its e-bike batteries. The CPSC has linked these batteries to 31 fire reports, with 12 incidents resulting in property damage. Amid ongoing financial challenges, Rad Power is unable to provide replacement batteries or refunds, leading to a rejection of a recall agreement with the CPSC. The company maintains that its batteries meet high industry standards and disputes the CPSC’s findings. Customers are advised to cease using the batteries and instead dispose of them at municipal household hazardous waste centers.