
The batteries were manufactured by Guangzhou Plenty Bicycle Co., Ltd., of China and distributed by Shenzhen Binxin Household Co., Ltd., d/b/a VIVI E-bikes, of China
The bikes with the recalled batteries were sold online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com, eBay.com, viviebikes.com, Wish.com, Sears.com, Wayfair.com, and AliExpress.com from December 2020 through November 2023 for between $365 and $950.
The e-bike model information of those being recalled can be found on a consumer’s sales order documentation and on certain bicycle frames. Battery model information is located on the battery itself. “VIVI” is printed on the bicycle downtube.
The following e-bike model numbers and battery model numbers are included in this recall:
Consumers should immediately stop using e-bikes with the recalled lithium-ion batteries and contact ViviI to receive a free replacement battery and battery charger. Consumers must dispose of the recalled battery at a household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center or follow the instructions provided by their municipality.
Note: Do not throw the recalled lithium-ion battery in the trash, in the general recycling stream (e.g., street-level or curbside recycling bins), or in used battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores. Recalled lithium-ion batteries must be disposed of differently from other batteries, because they present a greater risk of fire. Your municipal HHW collection center may accept this recalled lithium-ion battery or device for disposal. Before taking your battery or device to an HHW collection center, contact it ahead of time and ask whether it accepts recalled lithium-ion batteries. If it doesn’t, contact your municipality for further guidance.
Image/Chart courtesy Vivi E-Bikes/CPSC