Pedego Electric Bikes Recalls Fat Tire Trikes Due to Fall and Laceration Hazards

Company / brand

Pedego, LLC, of Fountain View, California

Product

Fat Tire Trikes

Reason / hazard

The trike frame can develop a hairline fracture near a weld, which can cause the tubes to separate, posing fall and laceration hazards.

What to do (remedy)

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Fat Tire Trikes and contact Pedego to schedule a repair involving the replacement of a section of the frame, which will be installed by a Pedego dealer of their choice at no charge to the consumer. Consumers should fill out a registration form at https://pedegoelectricbikes.com/pages/product-recalls.

Distribution / sold at

Pedego stores nationwide and online at PedegoElectricBikes.com from March 2024 through March 2025 for between $3,500 and $4,000.

Description

This recall involves the Fat Tire Trike, an aluminum adult three-wheeled electric tricycle. It has a rectangular label on the downtube near the front of the frame with the word "Pedego" printed on it. The product was sold in matte black.

Injuries

Pedego has received 16 reports of the trike frame breaking, including one report of a laceration to the leg.

Consumer contact

Pedego toll-free at 800-646-8604 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, by email at recall@pedego.com, or online at https://pedegoelectricbikes.com/pages/product-recalls or at www.pedegoelectricbikes.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Images

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