Last Updated: Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 12:40 PM.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued an urgent safety warning, advising consumers to immediately stop using lithium-ion batteries for Rad Power Bikes e-bike models RP-1304 and HL-RP-S1304. These batteries should be removed from the e-bike and disposed of through approved hazardous waste disposal channels. Please refer to Rad Power Bikes’ safety information and instructions on proper removal of the affected batteries.

Disposal Options Available Now
Residents may bring affected batteries to the following Household Hazardous Waste Facilities at no cost;

• Nipomo Hazardous Waste Facility – Saturdays 11 AM – 3PM
• Cold Canyon Landfill, San Luis Obispo – Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays,  Fridays and Saturdays 11 AM – 3PM
• Morro Bay Hazardous Waste Facility – Saturdays 11 AM – 3PM
• Chicago Grade Landfill, Templeton – Saturdays 11 AM – 3PM
• Paso Landfill, Paso Robles – Saturdays 11 AM – 3 PM
• Heritage Ranch (Heritage Ranch residents only) - Fridays 12 PM - 2 PM 

Please review the full CPSC warning and Rad Power Bikes’ safety guidance.

Thank you for your attention in ensuring the safe handling of these batteries.

Sincerely,
San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority