The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·17754·Announced 2017-07-11

Superpedestrian Recalls Electric Bicycle Conversion Wheels Due to Axle Failure

Superpedestrian is recalling about 230 Copenhagen electric bicycle conversion wheels because the rear axle can fail, posing fall and crash hazards to riders.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fall and crash hazards) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Superpedestrian Inc. is recalling about 230 Copenhagen electric bicycle conversion wheels. The recall involves wheels with serial numbers 01031708600020000000 through 01031710400250000000 for multi-speed models and 02031708600020000000 through 02031710400250000000 for single-speed models. These wheels convert standard bicycles into electric bikes and are compatible with 26-inch and 700c (about 28-inch) wheel sizes.

The recalled wheels have a defect where the rear axle can fail, which poses fall and crash hazards to riders. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The wheels were sold online at Superpedestrian.com from March 2017 through April 2017 for about $1,500. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wheels and contact Superpedestrian to receive a free replacement wheel, including shipping. Consumers can contact Superpedestrian by collect call at 617-945-1604 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at Superpedestrian.com by clicking on "Support".

The recalled product

Product
Electric bicycle conversion Copenhagen wheels
Manufacturer
Superpedestrian Inc., of Cambridge, Mass.
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycle Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
230

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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