Lectric Ebikes Recalls Disc Brake Calipers Sold on Lectric E-Bicycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
Recall 23789 · Sep 7, 2023 · Lectric Ebikes
45,000
units affected
45,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23789
- Date
- Sep 7, 2023
- Company
- Lectric Ebikes
- Units affected
- 45,000
- Product
- Disc brake calipers sold on Lectric e-bicycles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves mechanical disc brake calipers located on both front and rear of Lectric electric bicycle models XP 3.0 Black, XP 3.0 Long- Range Black, XP Step-Thru 3.0 Black, XP Step-Thru 3.0 White, XP Step-Thru 3.0 Long Range, XP Step-Thru 3.0 Long Range White. The model name is printed on the bike's rear rack.
What can happen
The mechanical disc brake calipers located on the front and rear of the e-bike can fail resulting in loss of control, posing crash and injury hazards to the rider.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using Lectric e-bikes with the recalled disc brake calipers and contact the firm for a free mechanical caliper repair kit. Consumers will receive up to $100 towards the cost to install front and rear mechanical brake calipers. Lectric Ebikes is contacting all purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received four reports of loss of braking power including two injuries that involved cuts, scrapes and a broken bone.
- Sold at
- Online at lectricebikes.com from November 2022 through May 2023 for between $1,000 and $1,200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled disc brake calipers sold on lectric e-bicycles?
Consumers should immediately stop using Lectric e-bikes with the recalled disc brake calipers and contact the firm for a free mechanical caliper repair kit. Consumers will receive up to $100 towards the cost to install front and rear mechanical brake calipers. Lectric Ebikes is contacting all purchasers directly.
What is the hazard?
The mechanical disc brake calipers located on the front and rear of the e-bike can fail resulting in loss of control, posing crash and injury hazards to the rider.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.