A Washington bike company is facing the possibility of a permanent shutdown after its products were linked to dozens of fires and more than $734,000 in property damage.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging anyone who purchased Rad Power Bikes’ e-bike models RP-1304 and HL-RP-S1304 to immediately stop using them, warning they pose a risk of serious injury or death.

“The importer, Rad Power Bikes Inc., of Seattle, Washington, has refused to agree to an acceptable recall,” the CPSC said in a statement .

“Given its financial situation, Rad Power Bikes has indicated to CPSC that it is unable to offer replacement batteries or refunds to all consumers.”

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According to the agency, 31 fire

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