Pedego · Recalled
Pedego Recalls Electric Bikes Due to Fall Hazard
An improperly manufactured electrical cable can cause the bicycle to accelerate unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to the user.
- Units
- About 11,600
- Reports
- 5
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $3,000–$4,700
- Remedy
- Repair
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Bicycle stores nationwide and online at www.pedego.com from January 2018 through August 2020 for between $3,000 and $4,700.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- China, Vietnam
- Recalled by
- Pedego Inc., of Fountain Valley, Calif.
Incident log
Pedego has received five reports of the bike's electrical cable malfunctioning, causing the bike to unexpectedly accelerate. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact a local Pedego dealer to arrange for a free repair.
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.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
