Peloton Is Recalling 2.2 Million Bikes Because Their Seatposts Can Break

Peloton is remembering 2.2 million of their original bikes because the seatpost can break while a person is using the equipment. According to the recall, consumers should “immediately stop using the recalled exercise bikes.”

The seat post assembly can break mid-ride leaving riders vulnerable to falls and injuries. The bikes in question are Peloton model PL01, and the company is offering free repairs. Consumers are urged to do so contact Peloton to receive a replacement seat post that they can install at home.

So far, there have been 35 reports of the seatpost breaking and coming off the bike during rides, resulting in 13 reports of injuries, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. They include a broken wrist, lacerations and bruises from falling off the bike.

Peloton recalled more than 2 million bikes for seatpost safety risks.

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“It appears that Peloton may be learning from its past memories by cooperating more with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission and responding more quickly than with previous product safety issues, such as the treadmill recall.” said memorabilia specialist Kaitiln Wowak, an associate. professor of computer science, analytics and operations at the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame.

Still, he added, “Peloton’s numerous product safety issues, particularly those associated with reports of serious injuries, may have a major negative impact on consumer confidence in its products going forward.”

Peloton previously recalled 27,000 of the first-generation pedal bikes it could break and cut the legs of the riders. In 2021, it recalled about 126,000 of its own Treadmills and Tread+after dozens of children were injured on the equipment and one died after being trapped under the back of the treadmill.

The recalled bikes retail for about $1,400 and are sold online at Onepeloton.com, Amazon.com and through Dick’s Sporting Goods stores and the website.

Peloton shares tumbled after the withdrawal announcement, falling nearly 8% to $6.93 in early morning trading.