UK government slaps a ban on 'dangerous' e-bike battery which was sold on Amazon and linked to fires

Chinese-manufactured UPP lithium-ion battery 'presents a serious risk of fire as it is poorly built with poor welding'

UPP U004 e-bike battery
(Image credit: UPP)

An e-bike battery that has been linked to a number of fires across England is to be banned from being sold in the UK.

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) is taking enforcement action and warning consumers about the Chinese-manufactured UPP battery. 

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