Company faces shutdown after feds say products caused over 30 fires, $730K+ in damages

The company has already announced it will lay off 64 employees next month despite a surge in popularity during the pandemic.

Federal warnings of exploding e-bike batteries could be latest threat to Rad Power’s survival

Safety regulators urge Rad Power Bike users to halt use of specific batteries after explosion reports raise serious safety ...

Stop Using Batteries in Certain Rad Power E-Bikes Due to Fire Hazard, CPSC Warns

The batteries pose a risk of serious injury and death, the agency says, after 31 reports of fires. But Rad Power isn't ...
RideApart on MSNOpinion

Rad Power’s e-bikes could explode, showing your tax dollars are working

Rad Power e-bikes that do not meet UL standards have been involved in at least 31 fires, but the company won't offer refunds.

Rad Power Bikes' e-bike batteries pose a serious fire risk and shouldn't be used, agency warns

Rad Power Bikes contends that its batteries are safe and that the commission's demand would force it to close.
BikeRadar

Rad Power Bikes' batteries pose fire hazard warns CSPC, as brand insists they are safe

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission says Rad Power Bikes’ batteries can "unexpectedly ignite and explode”, but the ...
The Verge

Rad Power Bikes debuts fire-resistant batteries — and four new e-bike models

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. ‘This is ushering in a new era for Rad,’ said CEO Phil Molyneux. ‘This is ushering in a new era for Rad,’ said ...
Electrek

Rad Power Bikes announces price reductions across all electric bike models

Rad Power Bikes, one of the leading electric bicycle companies in the US, has just slashed prices on all of its e-bikes. The company made the announcement today, effectively ushering in many of the ...