Original Peloton Bikes Are Recalled Due to a Fall Hazard
Peloton has received reports that the seat posts on PL-01 bikes may break while in use, posing an injury risk to the rider
On May 11, Peloton issued a recall for more than 2 million original Peloton Bikes sold in the U.S., according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The seat posts may break or detach during use and lead to a fall or an injury.
Peloton has received 35 reports from users who experienced this. There have been 13 injuries due to falling from the bike, including a fractured wrist and cuts and bruises.
The bikes are the PL-01 models, also known as the original Peloton Bike. This model is included in CR’s exercise bike ratings. Our engineers didn’t experience this problem while evaluating the bike in our labs, says John Galeotafiore, Consumer Reports’ team lead for home improvement testing.
Details of the Peloton Bike Recall
The recall: About 2,160,000 PL-01 Peloton bikes sold in the U.S. The bike is also known as the original Peloton Bike.
The problem: The seat post can break and detach from the bike during use, causing riders to fall.
The fix: Stop using the recalled bike and contact Peloton to receive a free replacement seat post that you can install yourself.
How to contact the manufacturer: To receive a seat-post replacement, fill out the form on the Peloton website. You can call Peloton customer service at 866-679-9129 between 6 a.m. and 12 a.m. ET, Monday through Sunday. You can also go to the Peloton support page.
Report a hazardous product: Call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 or go to SaferProducts.gov.
Editor’s Note: This story was updated to include a comment from Peloton.
