Pacific Cycle E-Bike Fire Lawsuit Update: Injuries, Recall Status, and Legal Options

Next Review: August 2026

Pacific Cycle recalled certain Ascend Cabrillo and Minaret electric bikes because the lithium-ion battery charging system can overheat and catch fire.

The recall involves about 1,700 e-bikes sold through Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s. CPSC said the wiring harness that manages lithium-ion battery charging was not properly assembled, creating a fire hazard while the battery is charging.

This review did not identify a verified public class action, multidistrict litigation proceeding, or settlement program specifically involving the recalled Pacific Cycle Ascend e-bikes. Consumers who suffered burns, fire damage, or other losses may still request an individual legal review.

Consumers should stop using and unplug recalled e-bikes immediately. Pacific Cycle instructs consumers to check the 13-digit serial number before returning the bike for the recall remedy.

Quick Facts

• CPSC announced the Pacific Cycle e-bike recall on January 25, 2024.
• The recall involves about 1,700 Ascend Cabrillo and Minaret electric bikes.
• The charging wiring harness may overheat and create a battery-fire hazard while charging.
• Pacific Cycle received three battery-fire reports, including one second-degree burn injury.

Latest News & Updates on the Pacific Cycle E-Bike Fire Recall Lawsuit

July 2026

July 28, 2026 – This page was reviewed for current recall and publicly reported litigation developments. The CPSC recall notice and Pacific Cycle recall page remain the principal verified public actions discussed here; consumers with burn injuries, fire damage, or other losses may request an individual legal review based on product identity, incident facts, evidence, damages, and applicable deadlines [1, 2].

January 2024

January 25, 2024 – CPSC announced Pacific Cycle’s recall of Ascend Cabrillo and Minaret electric bikes because the wiring harness that manages lithium-ion battery charging was improperly assembled and can overheat, creating a fire hazard. CPSC reported about 1,700 recalled e-bikes, three reports of batteries catching fire, and one reported second-degree burn injury [1].

January 2024 – CPSC instructed consumers to stop using and unplug the recalled e-bikes immediately, enter the bike’s serial number online to confirm recall status, and return recalled bikes to Bass Pro Shops or Cabela’s for the remedy. Bass Pro Shops also posted an Ascend Cabrillo and Minaret recall notice directing consumers to check whether their e-bike is included [1, 3].

What Is the Pacific Cycle E-Bike Recall?

The Pacific Cycle e-bike recall involves Ascend Cabrillo and Ascend Minaret electric bikes. These are electric-assist bicycles sold through Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s.

The recalled Ascend Cabrillo model numbers are R7583BPS and R7585BPS. The recalled Ascend Minaret model number is R7586BPS.

The recalled Cabrillo e-bikes were sold in sand or gray and have a rear storage rack. The recalled Minaret e-bikes were sold in black with red and gray accents or with a step-through frame style.

The words “Pacific Cycle” and the model number are printed on the service label located on the seat tube above the bottom bracket. The word “Ascend” appears on the downtube, and the model name “Cabrillo” or “Minaret” appears on the chain stay.

The recalled e-bikes were sold from January 2023 through November 2023 for about $1,400 to $1,500. Consumers should not assume that every Ascend e-bike is recalled, because recall status depends on model and serial-number confirmation.

Which Pacific Cycle E-Bikes Are Recalled?

The recalled Pacific Cycle Ascend e-bike models include:

• Ascend Cabrillo electric bike, model R7583BPS.
• Ascend Cabrillo electric bike, model R7585BPS.
• Ascend Minaret electric bike, model R7586BPS.

Consumers should locate the service label on the seat tube and compare the model number against the recall notice. Pacific Cycle also instructs consumers to validate the bike’s 13-digit serial number before returning the bike for the recall remedy.

If the service label is difficult to read, purchase records, serial-number photos, bike photos, receipts, Bass Pro Shops or Cabela’s order information, and communications with Pacific Cycle may help confirm product identity.

Reported Risks or Injuries

The reported hazard involves overheating and fire during lithium-ion battery charging. CPSC says the wiring harness that manages battery charging was not properly assembled, and that defect can cause the battery to overheat and catch fire while charging.

Pacific Cycle received three reports of the recalled e-bike batteries catching fire. One reported incident involved second-degree burns.

Fire, smoke, property damage, emergency response, and additional burn injuries may be possible consequences of a battery-fire incident, but CPSC’s notice specifically reports three battery fires and one second-degree burn injury. Consumers should document any incident carefully and distinguish reported injuries from possible losses in their own case.

Consumers should contact a healthcare provider if they suffered burns, smoke exposure, or other symptoms after an e-bike fire. Medical records, photographs, fire reports, purchase documentation, and battery or charger information may be important if an individual legal claim is later reviewed.

How Does the Problem Occur, and Who May Be Liable?

The problem can occur when the battery is being charged. CPSC says the wiring harness that manages charging was not properly assembled, allowing the lithium-ion battery to overheat and catch fire while charging.

A legal investigation may examine battery design, wiring-harness assembly, charging components, quality control, supplier records, testing records, warning labels, instructions, prior complaints, retailer communications, recall timing, and remedy communications. These records may help determine whether the design, assembly, warnings, inspection process, or post-sale response were adequate.

Potentially responsible parties may include Pacific Cycle Inc., manufacturers, component suppliers, battery suppliers, wiring-harness suppliers, distributors, retailers, online sellers, or other companies involved in designing, manufacturing, importing, selling, or warning about the recalled e-bikes. Liability depends on product identity, incident facts, causation, injury evidence, damages, available defendants, and applicable state law.

A recall does not automatically prove that any company is legally responsible for a specific injury or loss. An individual review may focus on whether the bike was recalled, whether the battery was charging, whether a fire occurred, and what evidence connects the recalled product to the consumer’s injuries or damages.

Who May Be Affected?

Consumers may be affected if they purchased or used a recalled Ascend Cabrillo or Minaret electric bike. People may also be affected if the recalled e-bike was charging in a garage, home, apartment, storage area, vehicle, workplace, or other enclosed space.

Owners should stop using and unplug recalled bikes immediately and check the serial number using Pacific Cycle’s recall instructions. They should return recalled bikes to Bass Pro Shops or Cabela’s for the available recall remedy.

People who experienced a battery fire should consider preserving photos, videos, receipts, order records, serial-number images, fire reports, medical records, insurance documents, damaged-property photos, and communications with Pacific Cycle, Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, or responding agencies.

Do I Qualify?

• Did you purchase or use a recalled Ascend Cabrillo or Minaret electric bike?
• Does the bike match one of the recalled model numbers and serial-number criteria?
• Did the battery overheat, smoke, ignite, catch fire, or cause a burn while charging?
• Did you suffer burns, medical expenses, property damage, insurance losses, missed work, or other documented losses?
• Do you have photos, videos, purchase records, serial-number information, medical records, fire reports, insurance records, or recall communications?

A legal review can help determine eligibility by evaluating product identity, incident facts, charging conditions, injury evidence, damages, potentially responsible parties, insurance issues, and filing deadlines.

Do I Have a Pacific Cycle E-Bike Fire Recall Lawsuit?

If you suffered burns, fire damage, or other losses involving a recalled Pacific Cycle Ascend e-bike, you may have legal options. Contact Schmidt & Clark for a free case review.

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Important Legal Actions or Recalls

Potential Compensation

Potential compensation may include emergency treatment, burn care, wound care, follow-up appointments, medication, scar treatment, and future medical expenses related to a battery-fire injury.

Additional damages may include pain and suffering, lost wages, property damage, damaged personal belongings, cleaning costs, insurance deductibles, temporary housing, transportation expenses, and other out-of-pocket losses. The specific damages available depend on the incident, documentation, state law, causation evidence, and insurance recovery.

Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

Legal Process Overview

Step 1: Free case review. The review begins with the bike model, serial number, purchase date, seller, charging conditions, incident description, injuries, and losses. Photos, order records, fire reports, medical records, insurance communications, and recall communications may help establish the basic facts.

Step 2: Investigation. The investigation may examine product identity, battery behavior, wiring-harness issues, charging conditions, fire documentation, CPSC recall materials, service records, and communications with Pacific Cycle or retailers. Attorneys may also review whether the incident matches the charging-fire hazard described in the recall.

Step 3: Filing. A supported claim may allege defective design, manufacturing defects, inadequate warnings, negligence, breach of warranty, or other product liability theories. Filing occurs only when the evidence and applicable law support a claim against one or more responsible parties.

Step 4: Discovery/negotiation. The parties may exchange product-design materials, battery records, wiring-harness specifications, testing records, complaint data, recall communications, medical records, fire reports, property-loss documentation, expert opinions, and testimony. Negotiations may focus on causation, injury severity, medical care, property damage, lost income, insurance offsets, and unreimbursed losses.

Step 5: Resolution. A claim may resolve through settlement, dismissal, court ruling, or trial. The outcome depends on proof of product involvement, defect evidence, injury documentation, damages, defenses, available defendants, and applicable law.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Pacific Cycle E-Bike Fire Recall Lawsuit

What is the Pacific Cycle E-Bike Fire Recall Lawsuit?

The phrase refers to potential individual legal claims involving recalled Ascend Cabrillo and Minaret electric bikes. This review did not identify a verified public class action, MDL, or settlement program specifically involving the recalled e-bikes.

Why were Pacific Cycle Ascend e-bikes recalled?

They were recalled because the wiring harness that manages charging was not properly assembled. CPSC says this can cause the lithium-ion battery to overheat and catch fire while charging.

Which Pacific Cycle e-bikes are recalled?

The recalled products are Ascend Cabrillo electric bikes with model numbers R7583BPS and R7585BPS and Ascend Minaret electric bikes with model number R7586BPS. Consumers should also validate the 13-digit serial number using Pacific Cycle’s recall instructions.

Were injuries reported in the Pacific Cycle E-Bike Fire Recall Lawsuit investigation?

CPSC reported three battery-fire incidents and one second-degree burn injury involving the recalled e-bikes. The notice does not list additional diagnosed injuries or documented property-damage totals.

What should I do if I still have a recalled Pacific Cycle e-bike?

Stop using and unplug the recalled e-bike immediately. Check the serial number through Pacific Cycle’s recall instructions, then follow the return instructions for Bass Pro Shops or Cabela’s.

Can I file a Pacific Cycle E-Bike Fire Recall Lawsuit if I was burned?

Possibly. A legal review may consider whether the e-bike was recalled, whether the battery caught fire while charging, whether you suffered documented injuries, and what evidence supports the claim. Eligibility depends on the facts and applicable state law.

What evidence could support a Pacific Cycle E-Bike Fire Recall Lawsuit?

Helpful evidence may include photos, videos, the e-bike, model and serial-number images, purchase records, receipts, fire reports, medical records, insurance documents, damaged-property photos, and recall communications. Consumers should also save communications with Pacific Cycle, Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, insurers, or responding fire agencies.

Does the recall prove Pacific Cycle is legally responsible?

No. A recall can help identify a safety issue, but it does not automatically prove liability for a specific injury or loss. A legal review considers product identity, causation, injuries, damages, evidence, defendants, and applicable law.

References

1. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Pacific-Cycle-Recalls-E-Bikes-Due-to-Fire-Hazard
2. https://www.pacific-cycle.com/safety-notices-recalls
3. https://assets.basspro.com/image/upload/v1706132344/DigitalCreative/2024/PDFs/2024-01-22-Ascend-Store-Poster.pdf