Public Bikes Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

The pedals can crack and break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

Recall #: 12145
Affected scope: About 4,100

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Wellgo Pedals Corp. Taiwan (pedals) recalled This recall involves 18 models of women's and men's Public Bikes. The bicycles are variou….

Public Bikes Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard was recalled by Wellgo Pedals Corp. Taiwan (pedals) in April 5, 2012. Reason: The pedals can crack and break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact Public Bikes o…. Verify recall #12145 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Wellgo Pedals Corp. Taiwan (pedals) issued this CPSC recall-The pedals can crack and break, posing a fall hazard to the rider..

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agency class: April 5, 2012
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12145 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall involves 18 models of women's and men's Public Bikes. The bicycles are various colors and sizes. "Public" or "Publicbikes.com" is printed on either the bicycle chain guard or the rear fender. The bicycles have a metal "badge" at the top of the down tube with a number stamped on it. Recalled badge numbers are 1-5843, 5845, 12560, 20743 and 20757. The "Apple" model, which has no badge, is also included. The word "Wellgo" is embossed on both the top and bottom of the pedals. All bicycles with Wellgo pedals are included in this recall.

Reason for recall

The pedals can crack and break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact Public Bikes or an authorized Public Bikes dealer for free replacement pedals. The recalled pedals have a black spindle, the replacement pedal spindles are chrome.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	12145
Date reported	April 5, 2012
Date initiated	April 5, 2012
Recalling firm	Wellgo Pedals Corp. Taiwan (pedals)
Affected scope	About 4,100
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact Public Bikes or an authorized Public Bikes dealer for …

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The pedals can crack and break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 5, 2012. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 12145.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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