Peloton Recalls Over 830,000 Bikes Due to Fall Hazard
Peloton is recalling approximately 833,000 bikes following reports of a potential safety issue that may lead to falls and injuries. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall on Thursday.
Details of the Recall
The recall targets certain Peloton Original Series Bike+ models, specifically those with model number PL02 and serial numbers beginning with the letter “T.” These bikes were produced between December 2019 and July 2022 and sold in the United States.
Peloton reported that the seat post assembly on affected bikes can break during use, which creates a fall and injury risk for riders.
Reported Incidents
- Three reports of seat post breakage during exercise
- Two injuries resulting from falls
- No reported issues among approximately 44,800 units sold in Canada
Sales and Availability
The Original Series Bike+ had a retail price near $2,495 and was sold from January 2020 through April 2025 at Dick’s Sporting Goods stores nationwide, online, on Peloton’s website, and through major retailers including Amazon and eBay.
Action for Owners
Peloton urges owners of recalled bikes to stop using them immediately and contact the company to receive a free seat post replacement, which can be installed by the user.
"The seat post assembly on certain Peloton Original Series Bike+ models can break during use, posing a potential fall and injury risk to consumers."
Author’s summary: Peloton recalls over 830,000 bikes due to faulty seat posts causing fall risks, urging users to stop use immediately and request free replacements.