An improperly manufactured electrical cable can cause the bicycle to accelerate unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Recall
Number
20188
Date
2020-09-23
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Electric bicycles
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
Bicycle stores nationwide and online at www.pedego.com from January 2018 through August 2020 for between $3,000 and $4,700.
Importer(s)
Pedego Inc., of Fountain Valley, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China; Vietnam
Description
This recall involves six models of Pedego electric bikes. Models include the Interceptor (Including Platinum Edition), City Commuter (Including Mid Drive Edition and Black Edition), Boomerang Plus, Ridge Rider, Trail Tracker (Including Gorilla Edition) and Stretch (Including Dual Drive Edition). The model name is printed on the chain guard or chain stay of the bike. The bikes were sold in various colors. Pedego is printed on the bike frame.