Cake Kalk recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

December 29, 2023

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Cake 0 Emission USA Inc recalls 2018–2023 Cake Kalk

Recall number

23V904000

Brand / firm

Cake

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 264 units

Why it was recalled

Battery cell failure increases the risk of a fire.

What was recalled

Cake 0 Emission USA Inc (Cake) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Kalk&, Kalk Ink&, and Kalk :work motorcycles. The lithium-ion battery cells can fail while charging.

What to do

Cake will replace the battery pack, free of charge. As an interim action, owners will be instructed to check their battery serial number and if necessary, follow interim charging instructions until the remedy battery is available. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed January 19, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated March 2024. Owners may contact Cake customer service at service@ridecake.com.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.