The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a major warning telling people to stop using certain Rad Power Bikes batteries because they can catch fire or explode.

The agency said the batteries pose a risk of serious injury or even death and should be removed from bikes right away.

CBS News reported that the warning covers lithium-ion battery models RP-1304 and HL-RP-S1304, which were sold with several of Rad Power Bikes' most popular e-bike models.

The CPSC said the batteries are especially dangerous when they come into contact with water or debris, and the agency is urging owners to follow local rules for safe disposal. The agency also said Rad Power Bikes has not agreed to issue a recall.

According to the CPSC, there have been 31 reports of fires involving these

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