Pedego Electric Bikes recall: Fall Hazard
Pedego Recalls Electric Bikes Due to Fall Hazard
Why was Pedego Electric Bikes recalled?
An improperly manufactured electrical cable can cause the bicycle to accelerate unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to the user.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact a local Pedego dealer to arrange for a free repair. Contact: Pedego toll-free at 888-871-7115 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Sunday through Saturday, or online at www.pedegobikerecall.expertinquiry.com and click on FAQ for more information. Local Pedego dealer contact info can be found at: www.pedegoelectricbikes.com/dealers.
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 bicycles
- Company
- Pedego Inc., of Fountain Valley, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 11,600
- Sold at
- Bicycle stores nationwide and online at www.pedego.com from January 2018 through August 2020 for between $3,000 and $4,700.
- Recall date
- September 23, 2020
- Incidents / injuries
- Pedego has received five reports of the bike's electrical cable malfunctioning, causing the bike to unexpectedly accelerate. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves six models of Pedego electric bikes. Models include the Interceptor (Including Platinum Edition), City Commuter (Including Mid Drive Edition and Black Edition), Boomerang Plus, Ridge Rider, Trail Tracker (Including Gorilla Edition) and Stretch (Including Dual Drive Edition). The model name is printed on the chain guard or chain stay of the bike. The bikes were sold in various colors. Pedego is printed on the bike frame.