Peloton Recalls Nearly 900,000 Original Series Bike+ Units
Peloton has issued a recall for its Original Series Bike+ model, urging customers to stop using their bikes immediately due to the risk of injury from a faulty seat post. The recall affects approximately 833,000 bikes sold in the United States and 44,800 units in Canada.
Reason for the Recall
The company received three reports of seat posts breaking, which could lead to falls and injuries. As a precaution, Peloton is offering a free replacement seat post to all affected customers.
Official Statement
“As part of Peloton’s commitment to product safety and our loyal Members, we are voluntarily recalling certain seat posts on Peloton Original Series Bike+ models manufactured from December 2019 through July 2022, in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall is due to the fact that the Original Series Bike+ seat post assembly can break during use, posing fall and injury hazards to the user. Peloton has received three reports of seat posts breaking out of approximately 833,000 units sold in the U.S. Peloton has received no reports of a seat post breaking, out of 44,800 units sold in Canada.”
Identifying Affected Bikes
- The recall concerns Peloton’s PL02 model.
- Serial numbers start with the letter “T.”
- The serial number can be found inside or behind the front fork, or behind the flywheel.
Customers are encouraged to contact Peloton directly to receive their free replacement seat post as a safety measure.
Summary
Peloton is proactively recalling nearly 900,000 bikes due to a seat post defect that may cause falls, offering free replacements to ensure user safety.