Brompton Bicycle Recalls Electric Folding Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

Due to a software malfunction, the electric system can continue to provide assistance to the motor, causing continued forward momentum, when the rider is not actively pedalling, p…

Recall #: 21116
Affected scope: About 600

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The CPSC recalled This recall involves Brompton Electric Folding Bicycles. The bicycles have a three sectio….

Brompton Bicycle Recalls Electric Folding Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards was recalled and listed by the CPSC in April 21, 2021. Reason: Due to a software malfunction, the electric system can continue to provide assistance to the motor, causing c…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact the nearest aut…. Verify recall #21116 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-Due to a software malfunction, the electric system can continue to provide assistance to the motor, causing c….

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agency class: April 21, 2021
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #21116 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.

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Product description

This recall involves Brompton Electric Folding Bicycles. The bicycles have a three section folding frame, 16-inch wheels and were sold in black, white, Turkish green & bolt lacquer. The serial number is printed on a label on the frame of the bicycle. For a full list of the serial numbers included in the recall, visit https://us.brompton.com/recall.

Reason for recall

Due to a software malfunction, the electric system can continue to provide assistance to the motor, causing continued forward momentum, when the rider is not actively pedalling, posing fall and injury hazards.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact the nearest authorized Brompton Electric dealer for a free software upgrade to Version 1-2-10-2.

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	21116
Date reported	April 21, 2021
Date initiated	April 21, 2021
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 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 stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact the nearest authorized Brompton Electric dealer for a f…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact the nearest authorized Brompton Electric dealer for a free software upgrade to Version 1-2-10-2.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 21, 2021. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 21116.

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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