Public Bikes Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 12145. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The pedals can crack and break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact Public Bikes or an authorized Public Bikes dealer for free replacement pedals. The recalled pedals have a black spindle, the replacement pedal spindles are chrome.
CPSC recall 12145 has the recall date 5 Apr 2012. The notice names the firm Wellgo Pedals Corp. Taiwan (pedals). The recall has about 4,100 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Public Bikes has received 24 reports of pedals cracking. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 4,100 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves 18 models of women's and men's Public Bikes. The bicycles are various colors and sizes. "Public" or "Publicbikes.com" is printed on either the bicycle chain guard or the rear fender. The bicycles have a metal "badge" at the top of the down tube with a number stamped on it. Recalled badge numbers are 1-5843, 5845, 12560, 20743 and 20757. The "Apple" model, which has no badge, is also included. The word "Wellgo" is embossed on both the top and bottom of the pedals. All bicycles with Wellgo pedals are included in this recall. |
| Product | 2010 through 2012 Model Year Bicycles, About 4,100, Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Sold at | Public Bikes & Gear in San Francisco and other Public Bikes dealers in 16 states nationwide and publicbikes.com from April 2010 through January 2012 for between $500 and $1,250. |
| Manufacturer | Wellgo Pedals Corp. Taiwan (pedals) |
| Importer | Public Bikes Inc. of San Francisco |
| Made in | Taiwan |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 4,100Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- 6%
- Recalls on the register that name Wellgo Pedals Corp. Taiwan (pedals)
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 12145The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 12145. https://recallregister.com/product/1016-public-bikes-recalls-bicycles-due-to-fall-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 12145 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Public Bikes has received 24 reports of pedals cracking. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Public Bikes & Gear in San Francisco and other Public Bikes dealers in 16 states nationwide and publicbikes.com from April 2010 through January 2012 for between $500 and $1,250.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12145?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12145?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 4,100