E-bike battery recalls have become the single most common cause of a bike-related product recall right now, and the active list changes often enough that guidance from even a few months ago can miss a current entry. As of October 2026, six brands carry an active CPSC fire-hazard recall or warning on e-bike batteries.
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The Rad Power Situation: A Warning, Not A Recall
Rad Power Bikes batteries, model numbers RP-1304, RAD-S1304Y, and HL-RP-S1304, remain under an active CPSC public safety warning rather than a negotiated recall. The CPSC says Rad Power refused to agree to an acceptable recall, with the company stating the cost would immediately put it out of business.
That distinction matters practically: a warning means the CPSC is telling owners to stop using the batteries immediately, but without a funded replacement or refund program behind it. Owners are left to dispose of affected batteries as hazardous waste at their own cost and effort.
Other Active Warnings And Recalls
VIVI has roughly 24,000 affected batteries, with a free replacement actually available, a meaningfully better outcome for owners than the Rad Power situation. Battery safety standards continue tightening across the broader EV and e-mobility space as incident counts climb.
Ridstar received a second CPSC warning this year, just three months after its first, this time for front wheel detachment rather than a battery issue entirely. That pattern, multiple separate safety issues from one brand within months, is worth watching for before buying from a given manufacturer, not just checking their current recall status in isolation.
Technician’s Note: A warning is not legally a recall, and that distinction has real consequences. A warning carries no mandatory remedy requirement, while a negotiated recall typically does. Check which category a specific brand’s notice falls into before assuming a free fix is coming.
What To Actually Do If You Own An Affected Bike
Check your specific battery’s model number against the current CPSC warning list rather than relying on brand name alone, since not every battery a brand has ever sold is necessarily affected. Stop using any confirmed-affected battery immediately, regardless of whether a replacement program exists yet.
Document all communication with a manufacturer if you’re pursuing a remedy, since warning-only situations like Rad Power’s often require more persistent follow-up than a standard, funded recall process.
Common Questions About Active E-Bike Battery Recalls
What’s the difference between a CPSC warning and a recall?
A warning tells owners to stop using a product immediately but carries no mandatory remedy requirement, while a negotiated recall typically includes a funded replacement, refund, or repair program. Rad Power Bikes is currently under a warning, not a recall.
Does Rad Power Bikes offer replacement batteries for affected models?
No. The company has stated it cannot afford to offer replacement batteries or refunds to all affected consumers given its financial situation, leaving owners without a funded remedy despite the active CPSC warning.
How can I check if my specific e-bike battery is affected?
Check the exact model number printed on your battery against the current CPSC warning or recall listing for your brand, rather than assuming based on brand name alone. Not every battery a manufacturer has sold is necessarily included in a given notice.
