The Office for Safety and Standards (OPSS) has taken action and issued a warning to consumers about a dangerous battery for e-bikes and e-scooters manufactured by a company called UPP. Several online market places and direct sellers have been issued with a withdrawal notice. The battery has been linked with a number of fires across the UK.
For more information see the OPSS press release: OPSS takes enforcement action over dangerous e-bike battery – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).