A preventable crisis is unfolding in UK homes.
Fires caused by dangerous e-bike and e-scooter batteries are rising at record levels. The problem is driven by substandard lithium-ion batteries, chargers and conversion kits often sold via online marketplaces.
Our documentary sets out the issues and the solutions.
Watch our documentary: Battery Breakdown Inside the UK's E-bike Fire Crisis.
The current consultation on the Product Regulation and Metrology (PRAM) Act is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to strengthen regulation and save lives.
Alongside over 100 consumer and industry bodies, we’re calling for:
- Online marketplaces to be held accountable for the safety of products sold on their platforms.
- Stronger conformity assessment regime for e-bike batteries.
- A mandatory standard for conversion kits to help ensure products meet safety requirements before entering consumer's homes.
