Pedego Recalls Electric Bikes Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 20188 · Sep 23, 2020 · Pedego
11,600
units affected
11,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20188
- Date
- Sep 23, 2020
- Company
- Pedego
- Units affected
- 11,600
- Product
- Electric bicycles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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.
What can happen
An improperly manufactured electrical cable can cause the bicycle to accelerate unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to the user.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact a local Pedego dealer to arrange for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Pedego has received five reports of the bike's electrical cable malfunctioning, causing the bike to unexpectedly accelerate. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Bicycle stores nationwide and online at www.pedego.com from January 2018 through August 2020 for between $3,000 and $4,700.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled electric bicycles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact a local Pedego dealer to arrange for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
An improperly manufactured electrical cable can cause the bicycle to accelerate unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to the user.
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.