2024.01.22 Safety Report: UPP Battery E-Bike Battery Packs (sold via Amazon, AliBaba and eBay)
22 January 2024
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
UPP Battery E-Bike Battery Packs sold via Amazon, AliBaba, eBay and Made in China
Type
E-Bike Battery
Brand
UPP Battery (Unit Pack Power)
Country of origin
China
Product description
Triangular lithium-ion battery packs for e-bikes.
Model numbers
U004 and U004-1
Battery type
18650 (U004) and 21700 (U004-1)
Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as it is poorly built with poor welding to connect the components. The product also did not have a heat sensor to prevent overheating, with the battery management system not sufficient to prevent the battery from entering thermal runaway.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Corrective action
OPSS has issued Withdrawal Notices to distributors requiring that the product is removed from sale.
Owners are advised to stop using the battery immediately and dispose of it safely via their local household waste disposal site. For further information on household waste, access the GOV.UK webpage.
For further information on e-bike and e-scooter safety, access the Important Safety Message on the GOV.UK website.
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