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Rad Power Bikes battery warning

In January 2026 the CPSC warned owners to immediately stop using two Rad Power Bikes battery models. No recall was issued.

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If your battery label says RP-1304 or HL-RP-S1304, stop using and charging it. Store it outside or away from exits until you can take it to a battery drop-off.
What happened
ItemDetail
Batteries namedRP-1304 and HL-RP-S1304
Reported fires31, several while the bike was not charging or in use
Property damageMore than $734,000
RecallNone. Rad declined to recall the batteries.
Company statusRad filed for bankruptcy and was sold to LifeEV for $13.2 million in March 2026
WarrantyVoid for bikes bought before December 15, 2025

How to check your battery

  1. Remove the battery and find the label on the side or underside.
  2. Look for the model number RP-1304 or HL-RP-S1304.
  3. If it matches, stop using it. If it does not, keep following safe charging rules.

Current Rad batteries

Batteries currently listed in the Rad Power Bikes store
BatteryCapacityPriceListed for
Safe Shield™ RadKick Battery (10 Ah)480 Wh$349Rad Kick 7SPD, Rad Kick Belt
Safe Shield™ Advanced External Battery (13 Ah)624 Wh$549Rad Expand 5, Rad Expand 5Plus, Rad Runner 2, Rad Runner Plus, Rad Trike, Rad Wagon 4
Safe Shield™ Advanced Semi-Integrated Battery (15 Ah)720 Wh$599Rad City 5Plus, Rad Rover 6Plus, Rad Runner 3Plus, Radster Road, Radster Trail, Semi Integrated

Rad Power Bikes battery specs

46 rows
46 Rad models
ModelYearBatteryWh
RadRunner MAX202548V 14Ah672
RadExpand 5 Plus2024–720
Radkick202410Ah360
Radster Road2024–720
Radster Trail2024–720
RadRunner 3 Plus202348V 14Ah672
RadTrike 1202348V 10.5Ah504
2022 RadRunner 2202248V 14Ah672
RadExpand 5202248V 14Ah672
RadCity 5 Plus202148V 14Ah672
RadCity 5 Plus Step-Thru202148V 14Ah672
RadRover 6 Plus202148V 14Ah672
RadRover 6 Plus Step-Thru202148V 14Ah672
RadCity 4202048V 14Ah672
RadCity Step-Thru 3202048V 14Ah672
RadMini 4202048V 14Ah672
RadMini 4 (EU Version)202048V 14Ah672
RadMini Step-Thru 2202048V 14Ah672
RadMission 1202048V 10.5Ah504
RadRhino 250W202048V 14Ah672
RadRhino Step-Thru 1202048V 14Ah672
RadRover 5202048V 14Ah672
RadRover Step-Thru 1202048V 14Ah672
RadRunner Plus202048V 14Ah672
RadWagon 4202048V 14Ah672
2019 RadMini High-Step201948V 14Ah672
2019 RadMini Step-Thru201948V 14Ah672
RadBurro201948V 52.5Ah2,520
RadCity 3201948V 14Ah672
RadCity Step-Thru201948V 14Ah672
RadRover201948V 14Ah672
RadRunner201948V 14Ah672
RadWagon201948V 14Ah672
RadWagon (EU Version)201948V 14Ah672
2018 RadCity201848V 14Ah672
2018 RadCity Step-Thru201848V 14Ah672
2018 RadMini201848V 14Ah672
2018 RadRover201848V 14Ah672
2018 RadWagon201848V 14Ah672
RadBurro201848V 52.5Ah2,520
2017 RadMini201748V 11.6Ah557
2016 RadMini201648V 11.6Ah557
2016 RadRover201648V 11.6Ah557
2017 RadCity201648V 11.6Ah557
2015 RadRover201548V 11.6Ah557
2015 RadWagon201548V 11.6Ah557

Need the old pack rebuilt with new cells instead? Find a battery repair shop. Disposing of a flagged pack? Find a drop-off.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Rad Power battery recalled?

No. The CPSC issued a public warning in January 2026 telling owners to stop using RP-1304 and HL-RP-S1304 batteries, but Rad did not agree to a recall.

Can I get a free replacement from Rad?

Warranties on bikes bought before December 15, 2025 are void after the bankruptcy. Check with LifeEV, the new owner, for any program.

Can I use a third-party battery on my Rad bike?

Many Rad bikes use 48V packs. A third-party 48V pack that matches the mount, connector and BMS rating can work, but choose a UL 2271 certified pack.