The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·21702·Announced 2020-10-15

Peloton Recalls PR70P Bike Pedals Due to Laceration Hazard

Peloton is recalling PR70P clip-in pedals fitted on bikes sold between July 2013 and May 2016 because they can break unexpectedly, causing laceration injuries.

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 where injury has been reported (16 leg injuries, 5 requiring medical care), but no deaths or hospitalizations are explicitly stated, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Peloton Interactive, Inc. is recalling PR70P clip-in pedals fitted on Peloton bikes sold between July 2013 and May 2016. The recall involves about 27,000 bikes, or 54,000 pedals. The pedals can break unexpectedly during use, which can cause laceration injuries.

The company has received 120 consumer reports of pedal breakages, including 16 reports of leg injuries. Five of these injuries required medical care, such as stitches to the lower leg. The recalled pedals feature the Peloton logo molded into the pedal body and an orange Peloton symbol with white lettering on the top of the cleat binding.

Consumers should immediately stop using bikes fitted with PR70P clip-in pedals. Peloton is notifying affected consumers directly on how to receive free replacement pedals and instructions for self-installation. Consumers who have not already replaced their pedals can contact Peloton toll-free at 844-410-0141.

The recalled product

Product
PR70P Clip-In Pedals fitted on Peloton bikes (sold between July 2013 and May 2016)
Affected units
27,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.