Superpedestrian Recalls Electric Bicycle Conversion Wheels Due to Fall and Crash Hazards (Recall Alert)

The rear axle can fail, posing fall and crash hazards to riders.

Recall #: 17754
Affected scope: About 230

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

Superpedestrian Inc., of Cambridge, Mass. recalled This recall involves the Copenhagen Wheel electric bicycle conversion wheels with serial ….

Superpedestrian Recalls Electric Bicycle Conversion Wheels Due to Fall and Crash Hazards … was recalled by Superpedestrian Inc., of Cambridge, Mass. in July 11, 2017. Reason: The rear axle can fail, posing fall and crash hazards to riders.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric bicycle conversion wheel an…. Verify recall #17754 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Superpedestrian Inc., of Cambridge, Mass. issued this CPSC recall-The rear axle can fail, posing fall and crash hazards to riders..

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agency class: July 11, 2017
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17754 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 the Copenhagen Wheel electric bicycle conversion wheels with serial numbers 01031708600020000000 through 01031710400250000000 for multi-speed wheels and 02031708600020000000 through 02031710400250000000 for single speed wheels. The Copenhagen wheel converts a standard bicycle into an electric bike. It is compatible with 26 inches and 700c (about 28 inches) wheel sizes. All components are housed inside the wheels red hub. The Superpedestrian logo appears in white on the hub. The serial number can be found on the wheel's user interface panel just above the axle.

Reason for recall

The rear axle can fail, posing fall and crash hazards to riders.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric bicycle conversion wheel and contact Superpedestrian to receive a free replacement electric bicycle conversion wheel, including shipping.

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	17754
Date reported	July 11, 2017
Date initiated	July 11, 2017
Recalling firm	Superpedestrian Inc., of Cambridge, Mass.
Affected scope	About 230
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 using the recalled electric bicycle conversion wheel and contact Superpedestrian to receive a f…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The rear axle can fail, posing fall and crash hazards to riders.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric bicycle conversion wheel and contact Superpedestrian to receive a free replacement electric bicycle conversion wheel, including shipping.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 11, 2017. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 17754.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

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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