Disc brake calipers sold on Lectric e-bicycles
CPSC Recall #23-789 — September 7, 2023
Product
Disc brake calipers sold on Lectric e-bicycles
Description
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.
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.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm has received four reports of loss of braking power including two injuries that involved cuts, scrapes and a broken bone.
Remedy
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.
Units Affected
About 45,000
Sold At
Online at lectricebikes.com from November 2022 through May 2023 for between $1,000 and $1,200.
Importer
Lectric eBikes LLC, of Phoenix, Arizona
Manufactured In
China