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Tragic Fire Sparks Urgent E-Bike Safety Call

12/11/2025

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  • Ehsia Johnson-Mall warns Christmas shoppers about the dangers of modified e-bikes and batteries after losing her sister Natasha in a Coventry fire caused by a self-converted e-bike battery.
  • The Coventry incident killed Natasha, her friend Karlo, and their two dogs.
  • Electrical Safety First (ESF) calls on the government to enact laws addressing rising battery-fire risks and to hold online marketplaces accountable for product safety, with focus on London.