CPSC2020-09-23

Pedego Recalls Electric Bikes Due to Fall Hazard

Pedego Inc., of Fountain Valley, Calif.

Product photos

Recalled Interceptor (including Platinum Edition)

Recalled City Commuter (including Mid Drive Edition and Black Edition)

Recalled Trail Tracker (including Gorilla Edition)

Recalled Stretch (including Dual Drive Edition)

Recalled Cylinder Cable approximate location

Hazard

An improperly manufactured electrical cable can cause the bicycle to accelerate unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to the user.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact a local Pedego dealer to arrange for a free repair.

Sold at

Bicycle stores nationwide and online at www.pedego.com from January 2018 through August 2020 for between $3,000 and $4,700.

Affected count

About 11,600

Injuries reported

Pedego has received five reports of the bike's electrical cable malfunctioning, causing the bike to unexpectedly accelerate. No injuries have been reported.

Manufactured in

China, Vietnam

Remedy type

Repair

Products

Electric bicycles

Consumer contact

Pedego toll-free at 888-871-7115 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Sunday through Saturday, or online at www.pedegobikerecall.expertinquiry.com and click on FAQ for more information. Local Pedego dealer contact info can be found at: www.pedegoelectricbikes.com/dealers.

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Pedego-Recalls-Electric-Bikes-Due-to-Fall-Hazard

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