Pedego Recalls Electric Bikes Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 20188. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
An improperly manufactured electrical cable can cause the bicycle to accelerate unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact a local Pedego dealer to arrange for a free repair.
CPSC recall 20188 has the recall date 23 Sep 2020. The notice names the firm Pedego. The recall has about 11,600 units. The median CPSC recall of 2020 has 6,100 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Pedego has received five reports of the bike's electrical cable malfunctioning, causing the bike to unexpectedly accelerate. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 11,600 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves six models of Pedego electric bikes. Models include the Interceptor (Including Platinum Edition), City Commuter (Including Mid Drive Edition and Black Edition), Boomerang Plus, Ridge Rider, Trail Tracker (Including Gorilla Edition) and Stretch (Including Dual Drive Edition). The model name is printed on the chain guard or chain stay of the bike. The bikes were sold in various colors. Pedego is printed on the bike frame. |
| Product | Electric bicycles, About 11,600 |
| Sold at | Bicycle stores nationwide and online at www.pedego.com from January 2018 through August 2020 for between $3,000 and $4,700. |
| Importer | Pedego Inc |
| Made in | China, Vietnam |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 11,600Median of 2020: 6,100
- CPSC recalls of 2020
- 257
- Recalls of 2020 with one of the same hazards
- 19%
- Recalls on the register that name Pedego
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2025 | Pedego Electric Bikes Recalls Fat Tire Trikes Due to Fall and Laceration Hazards |
| 29 Apr 2015 | Pedego Recalls Electric Bicycle Batteries Due To Fire Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 20188The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 20188. https://recallregister.com/product/8905-pedego-recalls-electric-bikes-due-to-fall-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- 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 20188 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Pedego has received five reports of the bike's electrical cable malfunctioning, causing the bike to unexpectedly accelerate. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Bicycle stores nationwide and online at www.pedego.com from January 2018 through August 2020 for between $3,000 and $4,700.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 20188?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 20188?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 11,600