The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·26152·Announced 2025-12-18

Pedego Fat Tire Trikes Recalled Due to Frame Fracture, Fall and Laceration Hazards

Pedego is recalling about 400 Fat Tire Trikes because the frame can develop a hairline fracture near a weld, causing tubes to separate. This poses fall and laceration hazards; Pedego received 16 reports of frame breaking, including one laceration injury.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This is a structural defect in a consumer product with reported injuries. Pedego received 16 reports of frame breaking, including one confirmed laceration injury. The defect poses significant risk of falls and lacerations to riders.

Plain-English summary

Pedego, LLC, is recalling about 400 Fat Tire Trikes, aluminum three-wheeled electric tricycles sold with a matte black finish and a rectangular Pedego label on the downtube. The recall addresses a structural defect: the trike frame can develop a hairline fracture near a weld, which can cause the tubes to separate, creating fall and laceration hazards for riders.

The recalled trikes were sold nationwide through Pedego stores and online at PedegoElectricBikes.com between March 2024 and March 2025 for $3,500 to $4,000. Pedego has received 16 reports of trike frames breaking, including one report of a laceration to the leg.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Fat Tire Trikes. Pedego is offering a free repair involving replacement of a section of the frame, which will be installed by a Pedego dealer of the consumer's choice at no cost. To arrange a repair, consumers should fill out a registration form at https://pedegoelectricbikes.com/pages/product-recalls.

For more information, consumers can contact Pedego toll-free at 800-646-8604 (7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday), by email at [email protected], or visit https://pedegoelectricbikes.com/pages/product-recalls.

The recalled product

Product
Fat Tire Trikes
Manufacturer
Pedego, LLC, of Fountain View, California
Category
Consumer Product — Electric Tricycle
Hazard
  • structural-failure
  • fall-hazard
  • laceration
Affected units
400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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