Recalls / 2018-08-02
Clean Republic Recalls Hill Topper Electric Bike Motor Controllers Due to Crash and Injury Hazards
18200 · Recalled 2018-08-02 · CPSC page
Description
This recall involves Hill Topper Electric Bike Kits with motor controller circuit boards used to convert regular bicycles to electric bicycles. The motor controller circuit boards, 24V/250W and 36V/350W, were sold separately as well as part of the kits. The model numbers KT24WSH-BF08 and KT36WSH-BFZ13504 can be found on the front of the motor control units.
Hazards
Water can enter the motor controller and cause it to accelerate on its own, posing a crash and injury hazard to the rider.
Reported injuries
The firm has received six reports of a rider losing control of his bike when the motor accelerated without rider input, including one reported injury resulting in scrapes and bruises to the rider.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled motor controller circuit boards and kits and contact the firm for a free replacement motor controller circuit board.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Hill Topper Electric Bike motor controller circuit board | About 3,350 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co. Ltd., China.
- Importer
- Clean Republic SODO LLC, dba "UKKO," Seattle, Wash.
- Distributor
- Clean Republic SODO LLC, dba "UKKO," Seattle, Wash.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Hill Topper's Seattle store, online at www.electric-bike-kit.com, for, $800 when sold with the kits.
Consumer contact
Hill Topper toll-free at 855-743-3279 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. PT, email support@ukko.io or online at www.electric-bike-kit.com and click on Recall Information.
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Source: CPSC recall 18200. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.