Peloton Recalls Two Million Exercise Bikes Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
Recall 23201 · May 11, 2023 · Peloton
2,200,000
units affected
2,200,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23201
- Date
- May 11, 2023
- Company
- Peloton
- Units affected
- 2,200,000
- Product
- Peloton Bikes Model PL01
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves Peloton Bikes with model number PL01. The Peloton Bike measures 4 ft. long x 2 ft. wide, and has an adjustable seat, handlebar, and screen, which tilts up and down to accommodate different heights. The Peloton name and the model number are displayed on the inside front fork, near the flywheel.
What can happen
The bike's seat post assembly can break during use, posing fall and injury hazards to the user.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled exercise bikes and contact Peloton for a free repair. Peloton is offering consumers a free seat post that can be self-installed.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Peloton has received 35 reports of the seat post breaking and detaching from the bike during use, including 13 reports of injuries including a fractured wrist, lacerations and bruises due to falling from the bike.
- Sold at
- Peloton and Dick's Sporting Goods stores nationwide and online at Onepeloton.com, Amazon.com and Dicksportinggoods.com from January 2018 through May 2023 for about $1,400.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled peloton bikes model pl01?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled exercise bikes and contact Peloton for a free repair. Peloton is offering consumers a free seat post that can be self-installed.
What is the hazard?
The bike's seat post assembly can break during use, posing fall and injury hazards 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.