Fly E-Bike, a major electric bike retailer in New York City, is in hot water after being accused of falsely claiming its bikes meet UL safety standards. A lawsuit filed by UL Solutions alleges that the company misled consumers by advertising its products as “UL Certified” without actually securing the proper certification. Fake Certifications and…
In a surprising turn of events, China has begun urging its citizens to trade in their lithium-ion battery-powered electric bikes for newer models that use sealed lead-acid (SLA) batteries. This might seem counterintuitive at first, given the popularity of lithium-ion technology, but a closer look reveals a mix of safety, policy changes, and future innovations…
Nearly two years after Mayor Eric Adams and his fire commissioner urged New Yorkers to report hazardous e-bike batteries via the city’s 311 hotline, significant barriers to effective action persist. The devastating Harlem apartment fire in early 2023 highlighted these shortcomings. Despite repeated warnings to city agencies about the dangers posed by e-bikes stored in…
A significant step toward e-bike safety is underway in the U.S., as a federal measure to ban the sale of untested, unsafe lithium-ion batteries has been included in the new Senate budget package. This legislation, driven by years of devastating fires caused by faulty e-bike batteries, aims to protect consumers, firefighters, and communities nationwide. The…
Starting from 31 October, eBay will be restricting the sale of e-bikes and e-bike batteries to private individuals in the UK, allowing only “eligible business sellers” to list these items, according to a recent report by the BBC. While eBay has not specified the criteria for businesses to qualify, this move comes in response to…
Just a week after its launch in the U.S., the Talaria MX5 Sting Pro electric dirt bike is making headlines for an unfortunate reason: it’s the first documented case of a significant battery fire involving a Talaria model. Official Statements from Luna Cycle Videos circulating on social media depict the Talaria MX5 engulfed in flames,…
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a critical warning to e-bike users regarding the use of generic “universal” chargers. According to the CPSC, these chargers, often marketed as compatible with various micromobility devices, may not be safe for your specific e-bike model. The Commission cautions that while these chargers might physically connect…
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