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Clean Republic Recalls Hill Topper Electric Bike Motor Controllers Due to Crash and Injury Hazards

Name: Clean Republic Recalls Hill Topper Electric Bike Motor Controllers Due to Crash and Injury Hazards
Brand: Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co. Ltd., China.
SKU: CPSC-18200
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Veröffentlicht: 2. August 2018Rückruf-ID: 18200Kategorie: VerbraucherprodukteLand: Vereinigte Staaten

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Grund für den Rückruf / Gefahr

Water can enter the motor controller and cause it to accelerate on its own, posing a crash and injury hazard to the rider.

Produktbeschreibung & Identifikation

This recall involves Hill Topper Electric Bike Kits with motor controller circuit boards used to convert regular bicycles to electric bicycles. The motor controller circuit boards, 24V/250W and 36V/350W, were sold separately as well as part of the kits. The model numbers KT24WSH-BF08 and KT36WSH-BFZ13504 can be found on the front of the motor control units.

Betroffene Produkte

Hill Topper Electric Bike motor controller circuit board

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Clean-Republic-Recalls-Hill-Topper-Electric-Bike-Motor-Controllers-Due-to-Crash-and-Injury-Hazards
Title	Clean Republic Recalls Hill Topper Electric Bike Motor Controllers Due to Crash and Injury Hazards
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recalled Hill Topper electric bike kit_0.JPG
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled Hill Topper electric bike kit
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recalled 24V_250W Motor Controller and 36V_350W.JPG
Images › 2 › Caption	Recalled 24V/250W Motor Controller and 36V/350W
Hazards › Name	Water can enter the motor controller and cause it to accelerate on its own, posing a crash and injury hazard to the rider.
Injuries › Name	The firm has received six reports of a rider losing control of his bike when the motor accelerated without rider input, including one reported injury resulting in scrapes and bruises to the rider.
Products › Name	Hill Topper Electric Bike motor controller circuit board
Products › Number Of Units	About 3,350
Recall I D	8368
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled motor controller circuit boards and kits and contact the firm for a free replacement motor controller circuit board.
Importers › Name	Clean Republic SODO LLC, dba "UKKO," Seattle, Wash.
Retailers › Name	Hill Topper's Seattle store and online at www.electric-bike-kit.com from January 2017 through June 2018 for $50 (24V/250W units) to $60 (36V/350W units) and for between $500 and $800 when sold with the kits.
Recall Date	2018-08-02T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves Hill Topper Electric Bike Kits with motor controller circuit boards used to convert regular bicycles to electric bicycles. The motor controller circuit boards, 24V/250W and 36V/350W, were sold separately as well as part of the kits. The model numbers KT24WSH-BF08 and KT36WSH-BFZ13504 can be found on the front of the motor control units.
Distributors › Name	Clean Republic SODO LLC, dba "UKKO," Seattle, Wash.
Recall Number	18200
Manufacturers › Name	Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co. Ltd., China.
Remedy Options › Option	Replace
Consumer Contact	Hill Topper toll-free at 855-743-3279 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. PT, email support@ukko.io or online at www.electric-bike-kit.com and click on Recall Information.
Last Publish Date	2018-08-02T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

Consumer Action Protocol: What You Should Do Immediately

Safety Steps

1Verify Product Identifiers

Check the model number, serial number, and date stamp on the rating label on the back or underside of the product.

2Isolate & Discontinue Use

Immediately discontinue using the product. Unplug electrical items and keep juvenile items out of reach of children.

3Claim Free Statutory Remedy

Under statutory consumer protection rules, consumers are entitled to a full refund, certified replacement, or free repair kit without needing the original sales receipt.

4Report Adverse Incidents

If you suffered an injury, illness, or property damage from this product, file an official incident report with regulatory authorities (CPSC).

Your Legal Rights as a Consumer

Recalls are legally binding corrective safety actions overseen by statutory government bodies. Recalling entities are legally prohibited from charging consumers for official safety remedies. If a retailer or dealership refuses your recall remedy, notify the issuing regulatory agency immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions About This Recall

FAQ Guide

Q1:What should I do immediately if I own or bought Clean Republic Recalls Hill Topper Electric Bike Motor Controllers Due to Crash and Injury Hazards?

Immediately stop using the product and keep it out of reach of children. Disconnect power if electrical, and do not attempt makeshift home repairs.

Q2:Can I get a full refund or free repair for this recall?

Yes. Recalling manufacturers and retail merchants are required under consumer protection regulations to offer a statutory remedy—typically a full refund, certified repair kit, or replacement unit.

Q3:Do I need my original sales receipt to claim a remedy or refund?

In most recall cases, no receipt is required. Because safety recalls are matters of public health and statutory compliance, retailers and manufacturers routinely issue refunds, store credit, or replacement kits upon presentation of the affected product or lot code.

Q4:Where can I verify official information for this safety alert?

This safety alert is aggregated directly from official regulatory agency records (CPSC). You can click the 'Official Agency Alert' link on this page to view the primary government notice and contact the manufacturer directly.

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Rückrufendes UnternehmenBafang Electric (Suzhou) Co. Ltd., China.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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