Peloton Recalls Two Million Exercise Bikes Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

Recalled May 11, 2023 · CPSC recall 23201 · Peloton

Hazard

The bike's seat post assembly can break during use, posing fall and injury hazards to the user.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 2.2 million

Incidents / injuries

Peloton has received 35 reports of the seat post breaking and detaching from the bike during use, including 13 reports of injuries including a fractured wrist, lacerations and bruises due to falling from the bike.

Description

This recall involves Peloton Bikes with model number PL01. The Peloton Bike measures 4 ft. long x 2 ft. wide, and has an adjustable seat, handlebar, and screen, which tilts up and down to accommodate different heights. The Peloton name and the model number are displayed on the inside front fork, near the flywheel.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled exercise bikes and contact Peloton for a free repair. Peloton is offering consumers a free seat post that can be self-installed.

Contact

Peloton toll-free at 866-679-9129 from 6 a.m. to 12 a.m. ET, 7 days a week or online at https://support.onepeloton.com/hc/en-us/articles/360060446032-Peloton-Recalls-Tread-And-Tread-Full-Details-Here or at www.onepeloton.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for information on how to request the free seat post and instructions for installation.

Product

Peloton Bikes Model PL01

Distributed by

Peloton Interactive Inc., of New York

Retailers

Peloton and Dick's Sporting Goods stores nationwide and online at Onepeloton.com, Amazon.com and Dicksportinggoods.com from January 2018 through May 2023 for about $1,400.

Made in

Taiwan

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →