The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·20188·Announced 2020-09-23

Pedego Recalls Electric Bikes Due to Unexpected Acceleration Fall Hazard

Pedego is recalling about 11,600 electric bikes because an improperly manufactured electrical cable can cause unexpected acceleration, posing a fall hazard.

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 hazard due to unexpected acceleration) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Pedego Inc. is recalling about 11,600 electric bicycles due to a fall hazard. The recall involves six models: 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, and 'Pedego' is printed on the bike frame.

The hazard exists because an improperly manufactured electrical cable can cause the bicycle to accelerate unexpectedly. Pedego has received five reports of the electrical cable malfunctioning and causing unexpected acceleration, but no injuries have been reported.

The recalled bikes were sold in various colors at bicycle stores nationwide and online at www.pedego.com from January 2018 through August 2020 for between $3,000 and $4,700. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact a local Pedego dealer to arrange for a free repair. For more information, consumers can call Pedego toll-free at 888-871-7115 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Sunday through Saturday, or visit www.pedegobikerecall.expertinquiry.com.

The recalled product

Product
Electric bicycles
Manufacturer
Pedego Inc., of Fountain Valley, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Electric Bicycles
Hazard
Affected units
11,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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