Superpedestrian Recalls Electric Bicycle Conversion Wheels Due to Fall and Crash Hazards (Recall Alert)
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2017-07-11 · 17754
Hazards
The rear axle can fail, posing fall and crash hazards to riders.
Recall
Number
17754
Date
2017-07-11
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Electric bicycle conversion Copenhagen wheels
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Superpedestrian Inc., of Cambridge, Mass.
Retailer(s)
Superpedestrian.com from March 2017 through April 2017 for about $1,500.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
This recall involves the Copenhagen Wheel electric bicycle conversion wheels with serial numbers 01031708600020000000 through 01031710400250000000 for multi-speed wheels and 02031708600020000000 through 02031710400250000000 for single speed wheels. The Copenhagen wheel converts a standard bicycle into an electric bike. It is compatible with 26 inches and 700c (about 28 inches) wheel sizes. All components are housed inside the wheels red hub. The Superpedestrian logo appears in white on the hub. The serial number can be found on the wheel's user interface panel just above the axle.