E-bikes, mobile chargers recalled over lithium-ion battery fires; what products to check
Additionally, there were nearly 100 airline incidences caused by lithium-ion batteries in 2024 alone, representing a 13% increase, according to Lion Technology.
Here are the latest products recalled due to faulty lithium-ion batteries.
VIVI ebikes recalled
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled VIVI ebikes with the 36-volt lithium-ion battery because there have been 14 reports of batteries overheating, including three fires.
"Bikes with the recalled batteries were sold online at amazon.com, walmart.com, ebay.com, viviebikes.com, wish.com, sears.com, wayfair.com and aliexpress.com from December 2020 through November 2023 for between $365 and $950," read the CSPC's recall alert. "Consumers should immediately stop using e-bikes with the recalled lithium-ion batteries and contact VIVI to receive a free replacement battery and battery charger."
Send proof that you recycled the ebike's lithium-ion battery in an email to vivirecall@163.com to receive your replacement.
You can start the replacement process online.
Don't use this mobile charger on Android or iPhone
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission also recalled magnetic wireless power banks manufactured by iStore, as they could overheat and catch fire while charging.
This recall is only for model number IST-09991/W05 of iStore's magnetic wireless chargers.
"The firm has received three reports of the wireless power banks overheating and exploding while they were charging, including one incident that resulted in a minor burn to the victim's arm," read the recall alert. "The firm received reports of property damage of about $15,000."
You need to stop using the recalled magnetic wireless power bank immediately and recycle the product.
The company is providing refunds to all users directly through its website and, alternatively, through Tomauri's website.
How to recycle lithium-ion batteries in New Jersey
You cannot simply toss lithium-ion batteries in the trash or mix them in with the products you normally recycle, due to their inherent fire-causing capabilities.
Visit Avoid the Spark's website to find a Call2Recycle drop-off location nearest you to properly dispose of lithium-ion (and all other rechargeable batteries) in New Jersey.
Call2Recycle is the only free rechargeable battery collection program in North America, according to Burlington County's battery recycling guide.
Damon C. Williams is a Philadelphia-based journalist reporting on trending topics across the Mid-Atlantic Region.
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Recycle these lithium-ion battery powered ebikes, chargers today
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