E-Bike Safety Notice

⚠️ E-Bike Safety & Legal Information

Government Warning – E-Bike Use

“Before using this vehicle, check the applicable local laws relating to your intended use of the vehicle on roads and road related areas.”

Before using this vehicle, check the applicable local laws relating to your intended use on:

  • Roads
  • Footpaths
  • Shared paths
  • Bicycle lanes and bicycle paths

Useful resources:
NSW E-Bike Laws
Other mobility devices

Note: Laws and regulations may vary by state or territory. It is your responsibility to ensure your intended use complies with local traffic and safety laws. Please check with your relevant road authority.

Repairs and Maintenance

Do not attempt to repair your damaged vehicle. Take it to a qualified repair person.

For further information on service and repair of your vehicle or battery, contact:

Cycle Spot
Phone: 02 9979 6544

🔥 Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Warning

WARNING! Fires involving lithium-ion batteries can occur rapidly and can be violent, involving toxic smoke and vapours, flames, and molten projectiles.

If your vehicle or battery emits sparks, smoke or flames, evacuate the area and call Triple Zero (000). Close doors if safe to do so.

Warning signs include:

  • Pungent odours
  • Discolouration, blistering, bulging, or swelling of the casing
  • Leaking electrolyte
  • Heating up and becoming extremely hot to touch
  • Abnormal popping, hissing or crackling sounds, smoke, and fumes

Never touch a swollen or ruptured device or battery with bare hands.

Seek urgent medical assistance if anyone has been exposed to spilled electrolyte, flying debris, smoke or vapours, or flames.

Make sure you know what to do if your device or battery is smoking or on fire:
fire.nsw.gov.au/batteries/what-to-do

Battery Removal & Safe Disposal

For vehicles where the battery can be separated:

Safely separate your vehicle battery for disposal by following the manufacturer’s instructions.
(Please refer to your user manual or contact us for assistance.)

For all vehicles:

WARNING: Do not dispose of this vehicle or components in household or kerbside garbage bins.

When disposing of this vehicle or components, check your local waste and disposal laws.

Learn how to safely dispose of your device and battery:
epa.nsw.gov.au/safe-battery-recycling