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Father Calls for Stricter E-Bike Battery Regulations After Tragic Family Loss

Scott Peden campaigns for independent safety certification following a fatal fire caused by an unregulated battery.

  • Scott Peden survived an e-bike battery fire that killed his partner and two children in Cambridge.
  • The fire, caused by a secondhand battery, left Peden in a coma and inflicted severe injuries.
  • Peden supports Electrical Safety First's push for mandatory third-party certification of e-bike batteries.
  • E-bike and e-scooter fires have resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries across the UK.
  • Peden urges political parties to act swiftly to prevent further tragedies.
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