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Rad Power Bikes Faces Crisis Over Fire-Prone Batteries

11/27/2025

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warned consumers to dispose of lithium-ion batteries from certain Rad Power Bikes models due to fire risks.
The warning follows 31 fires and nearly $750,000 in damages.
Rad Power Bikes said it cannot provide replacements or refunds, arguing a full recall would bankrupt the company and risk closure by January 2026.
The CPSC rejected Rad Power Bikes' proposed discount upgrade to safer batteries.

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warned consumers to dispose of lithium-ion batteries from certain Rad Power Bikes models due to fire risks.
The warning follows 31 fires and nearly $750,000 in damages.
Rad Power Bikes said it cannot provide replacements or refunds, arguing a full recall would bankrupt the company and risk closure by January 2026.
The CPSC rejected Rad Power Bikes' proposed discount upgrade to safer batteries.