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Fall / CollapseApril 21, 2021CPSC #21116

Brompton Bicycle Recalls Electric Folding Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

Product
Bicycles
Units affected
600
Remedy
contact manufacturer

What was recalled

This recall involves Brompton Electric Folding Bicycles. The bicycles have a three section folding frame, 16-inch wheels and were sold in black, white, Turkish green & bolt lacquer. The serial number is printed on a label on the frame of the bicycle. For a full list of the serial numbers included in the recall, visit https://us.brompton.com/recall.

Hazard

Due to a software malfunction, the electric system can continue to provide assistance to the motor, causing continued forward momentum, when the rider is not actively pedalling, posing fall and injury hazards.

Injuries

The firm has received one report of a software issue that caused a bicycle to provide continued assistance when the rider had stopped pedalling. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

United Kingdom

Where it was sold

  • The Brompton Junction Store in New York and authorized Brompton Electric Dealers nationwide from June 2020 through March 2021 for between $3,500 and $3,800.

Photos

Recalled Brompton Electric Folding BicycleRecalled Brompton Electric Folding Bicycle (partially folded)Recalled Brompton Electric Folding Bicycle (folded position)
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