Recalled Product Name/Brand/ID
The recall involves Peloton Bikes with model number PL01.
Recall Product Images
Potential Risks or Issues
The bike’s seat post assembly can break during use, posing fall and injury hazards to the user.
Has Anyone Been Injured?
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.
About the Recall
Peloton has announced a recall of their PL01 model of bikes due to the potential risk of injury from the seat post assembly breaking during use.
Where to Find Unique Identification of this Product
The Peloton name and the model number are displayed on the inside front fork, near the flywheel.
How Many Units Are Affected?
About 2.2 million units are affected.
Affected Batch/Date Range
The affected units were sold from January 2018 through May 2023.
Who is the Distributor(s)?
The distributor of the recalled unit is Peloton Interactive Inc., of New York.
Places Where Recalled Product was Sold
The recalled unit was sold at Peloton and Dick’s Sporting Goods stores nationwide and online at Onepeloton.com, Amazon.com and Dicksportinggoods.com for about $1,400.
Where was This Manufactured?
The affected units were manufactured in Taiwan.
Actions for Consumers
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled exercise bikes and contact Peloton for a free repair.
Remedy Process
Peloton is offering consumers a free seat post that can be self-installed.
Additional Information
For more information on this recall, consumers can 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.
Regulatory Compliance
This recall was conducted, voluntarily by the company, under CPSC’s Fast Track Recall process.
How Can I Protect Myself From Falling Victm?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled exercise bikes and contact Peloton for a free repair.
Final Thought
It is important for consumers to be aware of potential hazards when using exercise equipment. Peloton has taken the initiative to recall the affected units to ensure the safety of their customers.
