Product Safety Report: UPP Battery E-Bike Battery Packs sold via Amazon, AliBaba, eBay, Made in China and Desertcart (2401-0083)
The notice identifies it by: Model Number: U004 and U004-1; Battery Type: 18650 (U004) and 21700 (U004-1)
Brand: UPP Battery (Unit Pack Power)
Manufacturer: UPP Battery (Unit Pack Power)
- Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as there is the potential for it to enter into thermal runaway. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
- What to do
OPSS has issued Withdrawal Notices to distributors requiring that the product is removed from sale. Owners are advised to stop using the battery immediately and dispose of it safely via their local household waste disposal site. Consumers should check first with their local centre if they accept this type of battery. For further information on household waste, access the following Gov.uk webpage: https://www.gov.uk/dispose-household-waste. For further information on e-bike and e-scooter safety, access the Important Safety Message at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/government-safety-message-on-e-bikes-and-e-scooters.
- Description
Triangular lithium-ion battery packs for e-bikes.
- Recall date
- January 23, 2024
No confirmed match to a specific product in our database yet for this recall.
Regulator & source
Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) · gov.uk/government/organisations/office-for-product-safety-and-standards
Official recall notice: gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-safety-report-upp-battery-e-bike-battery-packs-sold-via-amazon-alibaba-ebay-and-made-in-china-2401-0083
Last updated September 24, 2026