CPSCJuly 11, 2017

Superpedestrian Electric Bicycle Conversion Wheels recall: Fall and Crash Hazards (Recall Alert)

Superpedestrian Recalls Electric Bicycle Conversion Wheels Due to Fall and Crash Hazards (Recall Alert)

Why was Superpedestrian Electric Bicycle Conversion Wheels recalled?

The rear axle can fail, posing fall and crash hazards to riders.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric bicycle conversion wheel and contact Superpedestrian to receive a free replacement electric bicycle conversion wheel, including shipping. Contact: Superpedestrian collect call at 617-945-1604 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at Superpedestrian.com and click on "Support" for more information.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Electric bicycle conversion Copenhagen wheels
Company
Superpedestrian Inc., of Cambridge, Mass.
Quantity
About 230
Sold at
Superpedestrian.com from March 2017 through April 2017 for about $1,500.
Recall date
July 11, 2017
Incidents / injuries
None reported
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves the Copenhagen Wheel electric bicycle conversion wheels with serial numbers 01031708600020000000 through 01031710400250000000 for multi-speed wheels and 02031708600020000000 through 02031710400250000000 for single speed wheels. The Copenhagen wheel converts a standard bicycle into an electric bike. It is compatible with 26 inches and 700c (about 28 inches) wheel sizes. All components are housed inside the wheels red hub. The Superpedestrian logo appears in white on the hub. The serial number can be found on the wheel's user interface panel just above the axle.

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