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EPISODE · May 9, 2025 · 1 MIN

Santa Cruz Heckler 9 Electric Bicycles Can Catch Fire

from Dr. Howard Smith Reports · host Howard G. Smith MD, AM

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DJcUHOzMDGZ/The lithium-ion battery in these bikes overheats creating fire and burn risks.About 2,850 of these electric bicycles were sold in the US and an additional 550 were sold in Canada all Santa Cruz dealers from October 2021 through January 2025.Stop charging and riding these bicycles, disconnect the battery from both the bike and the charger, and visit santacruzbicycles.com/pages/recall-heckler-9-lithium-ion-battery to check if you bike is in the recall. If so, register for a free replacement battery. To get the refund, upload a photo of the battery labeled “Recalled.” Dispose of the batteries at a local recycling facility. For more information, contact Santa Cruz Bicycles at 1-833-944-8335.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Santa-Cruz-Bicycles-Recalls-Electric-Bicycles-Due-to-Fire-Hazard#santacruz #ebike #lithiumion #battery #overheating #fires #burns #recall

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