The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·23201·Announced 2023-05-11

Peloton Exercise Bikes Recalled for Seat Post Breakage and Fall Risk

Peloton is recalling approximately 2.2 million Model PL01 exercise bikes because the seat post assembly can break during use, causing users to fall. The company has received 35 reports of seat post breakage, including 13 reports of injuries such as fractured wrists, lacerations, and bruises.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect (seat post breakage) with confirmed injury reports including fractured wrist, lacerations, and bruises. Although no deaths are reported, the presence of documented injuries from an equipment failure meets the "Severe" threshold per the rubric for significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Peloton Interactive Inc. is recalling approximately 2.2 million Peloton Bikes with model number PL01. The bikes were sold through 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 approximately $1,400.

The bike's seat post assembly can break during use, posing fall and injury hazards to the user. Peloton has received 35 reports of the seat post breaking and detaching from the bike during use, including 13 reports of injuries including fractured wrist, lacerations, and bruises due to falling from the bike.

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. Consumers can contact Peloton toll-free at 866-679-9129 from 6 a.m. to 12 a.m. ET, 7 days a week, or visit https://support.onepeloton.com/hc/en-us/articles/360060446032-Peloton-Recalls-Tread-And-Tread-Full-Details-Here or www.onepeloton.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for information on how to request the free seat post and installation instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Peloton Bikes Model PL01
Category
Consumer Product — Exercise Equipment
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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