WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Pedego has informed the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission that it is recalling six e-bike models because of a fall hazard involving an improperly manufactured electrical cable.
The cable can cause these models to accelerate unexpectedly, posing the user fall hazard:
- Interceptor (including Platinum Edition).
- City Commuter (including Mid Drive Edition and Black Edition).
- Boomerang Plus.
- Ridge Rider.
- Trail Tracker (including Gorilla Edition).
- Stretch (including Dual Drive Edition).
The recall affects 11,600 e-bikes.
Pedego has received five reports of the malfunction. No injuries have resulted. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled e-bikes and contact a local Pedego dealer to arrange for a free repair.
The model name is printed on the chain guard or chainstay. The bikes were sold in various colors. Pedego is printed on the bike frame. The e-bikes were sold at stores nationwide and online at www.pedego.com from January 2018 through August 2020 for between $3,000 and $4,700.
CPSC recall notice: Pedego recalls electric bikes due to fall hazard
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Interceptor (including Platinum Edition). -
City Commuter (including Mid Drive Edition and Black Edition). -
Boomerang Plus. -
Ridge Rider. -
Trail Tracker (including Gorilla Edition). -
Stretch (including Dual Drive Edition).
