CPSC2023-09-07
Lectric Ebikes Recalls Disc Brake Calipers Sold on Lectric E-Bicycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
Lectric eBikes LLC, of Phoenix, Arizona
Hazard
The mechanical disc brake calipers located on the front and rear of the e-bike can fail resulting in loss of control, posing crash and injury hazards to the rider.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using Lectric e-bikes with the recalled disc brake calipers and contact the firm for a free mechanical caliper repair kit. Consumers will receive up to $100 towards the cost to install front and rear mechanical brake calipers. Lectric Ebikes is contacting all purchasers directly.
Sold at
Online at lectricebikes.com from November 2022 through May 2023 for between $1,000 and $1,200.
Affected count
About 45,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received four reports of loss of braking power including two injuries that involved cuts, scrapes and a broken bone.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Disc brake calipers sold on Lectric e-bicycles
Consumer contact
Lectric eBikes LLC toll-free at 877-479-5422 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.lectricbikesrecall.expertinquiry.com or at www.lectricbikes.com and click on the recalls tab for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Lectric-Ebikes-Recalls-Disc-Brake-Calipers-Sold-on-Lectric-E-Bicycles-Due-to-Crash-and-Injury-Hazards-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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