CPSCGeneral Alert
Superpedestrian Recalls Electric Bicycle Conversion Wheels Due to Fall and Crash...
Published: July 11, 2017Recall ID: 17754Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The rear axle can fail, posing fall and crash hazards to riders.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves the Copenhagen Wheel electric bicycle conversion wheels with serial numbers 01031708600020000000 through 01031710400250000000 for multi-speed wheels and 02031708600020000000 through 02031710400250000000 for single speed wheels. The Copenhagen wheel converts a standard bicycle into an electric bike. It is compatible with 26 inches and 700c (about 28 inches) wheel sizes. All components are housed inside the wheels red hub. The Superpedestrian logo appears in white on the hub. The serial number can be found on the wheel's user interface panel just above the axle.
Affected Products
Electric bicycle conversion Copenhagen wheels
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Superpedestrian-Recalls-Electric-Bicycle-Conversion-Wheels-Recall-Alert |
| Title | Superpedestrian Recalls Electric Bicycle Conversion Wheels Due to Fall and Crash Hazards (Recall Alert) |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/bicycle.png |
| Images › Caption | Copenhagen wheel |
| Hazards › Name | The rear axle can fail, posing fall and crash hazards to riders. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Electric bicycle conversion Copenhagen wheels |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 230 |
| Recall I D | 8090 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric bicycle conversion wheel and contact Superpedestrian to receive a free replacement electric bicycle conversion wheel, including shipping. |
| Retailers › Name | Superpedestrian.com from March 2017 through April 2017 for about $1,500. |
| Recall Date | 2017-07-11T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the Copenhagen Wheel electric bicycle conversion wheels with serial numbers 01031708600020000000 through 01031710400250000000 for multi-speed wheels and 02031708600020000000 through 02031710400250000000 for single speed wheels. The Copenhagen wheel converts a standard bicycle into an electric bike. It is compatible with 26 inches and 700c (about 28 inches) wheel sizes. All components are housed inside the wheels red hub. The Superpedestrian logo appears in white on the hub. The serial number can be found on the wheel's user interface panel just above the axle. |
| Recall Number | 17754 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Superpedestrian Inc., of Cambridge, Mass. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | Superpedestrian collect call at 617-945-1604 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at Superpedestrian.com and click on "Support" for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2017-07-11T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |