A coroner has issued a warning about the dangers of lithium-ion batteries sold online for e-bike conversions, especially following the death of Mohsin Janjua. His converted e-bike ignited while charging, leading to the investigation. The senior coroner for West Yorkshire, Martin Fleming, is prompting the government to reevaluate laws governing battery sales. Tests on batteries sourced from online marketplaces revealed they did not meet UK safety standards. These adaptations and sales raise alarm for consumer safety within the growing e-bike market.
A coroner has warned that batteries sold on online market places for e-bike conversions pose a significant and growing risk after a man died in a fire thought to be linked to one left charging.
Martin Fleming, senior coroner for West Yorkshire Western, is asking the government to reassess the law on sales of lithium-ion batteries used to convert bikes into e-bikes.
After his death, investigators made test purchases and found that the battery and charger, thought to have emanated from China, did not conform to UK safety standards and regulations.
Mr. Janjua converted his bike using an electric motor in 2022, and replaced the motor with a 52-volt battery a week before the fatal fire in December 2023.
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