Recalls / 2020-09-23

Pedego Recalls Electric Bikes Due to Fall Hazard

20188 · Recalled 2020-09-23 · CPSC page

Recalled Interceptor (including Platinum Edition)

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.

Hazards

An improperly manufactured electrical cable can cause the bicycle to accelerate unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to the user.

Reported injuries

Pedego has received five reports of the bike's electrical cable malfunctioning, causing the bike to unexpectedly accelerate. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact a local Pedego dealer to arrange for a free repair.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Electric bicycles		About 11,600

Parties

Importer: Pedego Inc., of Fountain Valley, Calif.
Made in: China, Vietnam
Sold at: Bicycle, online at www.pedego.com, 000, 700.

Consumer contact

Pedego toll-free at 888-871-7115 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Sunday through Saturday, or online at www.pedegobikerecall.expertinquiry.com and click on FAQ for more information. Local Pedego dealer contact info can be found at: www.pedegoelectricbikes.com/dealers.

More images

Recalled City Commuter (including Mid Drive Edition and Black Edition)

Recalled Trail Tracker (including Gorilla Edition)

Recalled Stretch (including Dual Drive Edition)

Recalled Cylinder Cable approximate location

Source: CPSC recall 20188. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.