Lectric Ebikes Recalls Disc Brake Calipers Sold on Lectric E-Bicycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 23789 · announced September 7, 2023 · Lectric Ebikes · 45,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves mechanical disc brake calipers located on both front and rear of Lectric electric bicycle models XP 3.0 Black, XP 3.0 Long- Range Black, XP Step-Thru 3.0 Black, XP Step-Thru 3.0 White, XP Step-Thru 3.0 Long Range, XP Step-Thru 3.0 Long Range White. The model name is printed on the bike's rear rack.
The hazard
The mechanical disc brake calipers located on the front and rear of the e-bike can fail resulting in loss of control, posing crash and injury hazards to the rider.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using Lectric e-bikes with the recalled disc brake calipers and contact the firm for a free mechanical caliper repair kit. Consumers will receive up to $100 towards the cost to install front and rear mechanical brake calipers. Lectric Ebikes is contacting all purchasers directly. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received four reports of loss of braking power including two injuries that involved cuts, scrapes and a broken bone.
Sold at: Online at lectricebikes.com from November 2022 through May 2023 for between $1,000 and $1,200.
Consumer contact: Lectric eBikes LLC toll-free at 877-479-5422 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.lectricbikesrecall.expertinquiry.com or at www.lectricbikes.com and click on the recalls tab for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.