The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·23789·Announced 2023-09-07

Lectric eBikes Disc Brake Calipers Recalled for Crash and Injury Hazards

Lectric eBikes is recalling about 45,000 disc brake calipers on certain e-bicycle models because the brakes can fail, causing loss of control and crashes. The firm has received four reports of lost braking power, including two 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: Two injuries have been reported (cuts, scrapes, and a broken bone), and the hazard involves loss of control of a vehicle that can result in crashes. Per the rubric, significant injury reports on risk-of-harm products satisfy a High severity rating.

Plain-English summary

Lectric eBikes LLC is recalling mechanical disc brake calipers installed on the front and rear of certain Lectric electric bicycle models sold online from November 2022 through May 2023. The affected models are XP 3.0 Black, XP 3.0 Long-Range Black, XP Step-Thru 3.0 Black, XP Step-Thru 3.0 White, XP Step-Thru 3.0 Long Range, and XP Step-Thru 3.0 Long Range White. About 45,000 units are affected.

The disc brake calipers can fail, resulting in loss of control and posing crash and injury hazards to riders. Lectric eBikes has received four reports of loss of braking power, including two injuries involving cuts, scrapes, and a broken bone.

Consumers should immediately stop using the affected e-bikes and contact Lectric eBikes for a free mechanical caliper repair kit. Consumers will receive up to $100 toward the cost of installing replacement front and rear mechanical brake calipers. The manufacturer is contacting all purchasers directly. For more information, consumers can call Lectric eBikes toll-free at 877-479-5422 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit https://www.lectricbikesrecall.expertinquiry.com, or go to www.lectricbikes.com and click the recalls tab.

The recalled product

Product
Disc brake calipers sold on Lectric e-bicycles
Manufacturer
Lectric eBikes LLC, of Phoenix, Arizona
Category
Consumer Product — E-Bicycles / Electric Bikes
Hazard
  • brake-failure
  • loss-of-control
  • crash
  • injury
Affected units
45,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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