Peloton Recalls PR70P Bike Pedals Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 21702 · Oct 15, 2020 · Peloton
27,000
units affected
27,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21702
- Date
- Oct 15, 2020
- Company
- Peloton
- Units affected
- 27,000
- Product
- PR70P Clip-In Pedals fitted on Peloton bikes (sold between July 2013 and May 2016)
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
The pedals being recalled are the PR70P or first-generation pedal fitted on Peloton bikes sold between July 2013 and May 2016. The Peloton logo and the word "PELOTON" are molded into the pedal body. An orange Peloton symbol and white lettering spelling "PELOTON" are printed on the top of the cleat binding. Pedals are warranted for one year and all remaining PR70P Clip-In pedals in service are out of warranty. Peloton recommends that consumers replace pedals annually.
What can happen
PR70P Clip-In Pedals can break unexpectedly during use, causing laceration injuries.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using bikes fitted with PR70P Clip-In pedals. Peloton is notifying all affected consumers directly on how to receive free replacement pedals, along with instructions for self-installation.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 120 consumer reports of pedal breakages, including 16 reports of leg injuries. Five of the injuries required medical care, such as stitches to the lower leg.
- Sold at
- Online at www.onepeloton.com, through Peloton telephone sales, or through Peloton showrooms nationwide from July 2013 through May 2016. The PR70P pedals were fitted on Peloton bikes that sold for about $2,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled pr70p clip-in pedals fitted on peloton bikes (sold between july 2013 and may 2016)?
Consumers should immediately stop using bikes fitted with PR70P Clip-In pedals. Peloton is notifying all affected consumers directly on how to receive free replacement pedals, along with instructions for self-installation.
What is the hazard?
PR70P Clip-In Pedals can break unexpectedly during use, causing laceration injuries.
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.