Santa Cruz Bicycles Recalls Heckler 9 Electric Bicycles Due to Fall and Fire Hazards
CPSC recall 22132. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The latch mechanism that holds the battery in place can malfunction, causing the battery to dislodge from the frame and fall to the ground, posing a fall hazard to the rider. Additionally, the latch spring can cause additional wear on the battery housing over time, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact their authorized Santa Cruz Bicycle dealer to arrange for a free repair to replace the latch spring mechanism and install a battery wear plate. Consumers who purchased the bicycle online or no longer reside near their dealer should contact the firm or visit http://santacruzbicycles.com/dealers. Consumers should remove or secure the battery prior to transporting the bicycles. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly to provide more details about the repair.
CPSC recall 22132 has the recall date 5 May 2022. The notice names the firm Santa Cruz Bicycles. The recall has about 1,600 units. The median CPSC recall of 2022 has 5,400 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Santa Cruz Bicycles has received 10 reports of batteries falling from the frame and two reports of the latch spring causing added wear on the battery housing. No injuries or fires have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 1,600 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves 2022 Santa Cruz Heckler 9 model electric bicycles (e-bikes), which were sold in Gloss Avocado Green or Maritime Gray colors. They come with an interchangeable 720WH battery that sits inside a black case under the frame. The name "SANTA CRUZ" is printed on the sides of the downtube of the bicycle frame, and "Heckler" is printed on the top tube of the frame and on the inside of the left chainstay on the frame. |
| Product | Santa Cruz Bicycles 2022 Heckler 9 Electric Bicycles, About 1,600 |
| Sold at | Online at santacruzbicycles.com and at bicycle shops and sporting goods stores nationwide from January 2022 through March 2022 for between $8,200 and $13,300. |
| Manufacturer | Santa Cruz Bicycles LLC |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,600Median of 2022: 5,400
- CPSC recalls of 2022
- 292
- Recalls of 2022 with one of the same hazards
- 33%
- Recalls on the register that name Santa Cruz Bicycles
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 1 May 2025 | Santa Cruz Bicycles Recalls Electric Bicycles Due to Fire Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 22132The 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 22132. https://recallregister.com/product/9303-santa-cruz-bicycles-recalls-heckler-9-electric-bicycles-due-to-fall-an/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 22132 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Santa Cruz Bicycles has received 10 reports of batteries falling from the frame and two reports of the latch spring causing added wear on the battery housing. No injuries or fires have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Online at santacruzbicycles.com and at bicycle shops and sporting goods stores nationwide from January 2022 through March 2022 for between $8,200 and $13,300.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 22132?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 22132?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1,600