Pedego Recalls Electric Bikes Due to Fall Hazard

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

Recall #: 20188
Affected scope: About 11,600

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The CPSC recalled This recall involves six models of Pedego electric bikes. Models include the Interceptor ….

Pedego Recalls Electric Bikes Due to Fall Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in September 23, 2020. Reason: An improperly manufactured electrical cable can cause the bicycle to accelerate unexpectedly, posing a fall h…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact a local Pedego …. Verify recall #20188 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-An improperly manufactured electrical cable can cause the bicycle to accelerate unexpectedly, posing a fall h….

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agency class: September 23, 2020
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #20188 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 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.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

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

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	20188
Date reported	September 23, 2020
Date initiated	September 23, 2020
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 11,600
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 bicycles and contact a local Pedego dealer to arrange for a free repair.

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What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers do? ▼

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

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 23, 2020. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 20188.

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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