ElliptiGO Arc bicycles
CPSC Recall #22-003 - October 6, 2021
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 22-003 |
| Recall Date | October 6, 2021 |
| Remedy Type | Refund, Replace |
| Units Affected | About 3,800 (In addition, about 31 were sold in Canada) |
| Importer | ElliptiGO Inc., of Solana Beach, Calif. |
| Manufactured In | Taiwan |
Where It Was Sold
| Specialty bicycle and fitness stores nationwide and online at www.elliptigo.com and Amazon.com from November 2015 through December 2020 for between $500 and $1 |
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Product
ElliptiGO Arc bicycles
Description
This recall involves the three models of ElliptiGO Arc bicycles: ElliptiGO Arc 3, ElliptiGO Arc 8 and ElliptiGO Arc 24. The Arc 3 model has three gears. The Arc 8 model has eight gears. The Arc 24 model has 24 gears. ElliptiGO Arc bicycles are composed of an aluminum frame with the words “ElliptiGO” and “Arc” displayed on each side, a front fork, a steering column attached to handlebars, foot platforms situated on drive arms that are attached to swing arms, a front wheel and a rear wheel, front and rear brakes and a variety of other components.
Hazard
The bicycle frame can break while riding, posing fall and injury hazards to the user.
Incidents & Injuries
ElliptiGO has received 12 reports of broken frames and 11 reports of cracked frames. Six minor injuries resulting from falls have been reported, including lacerations, abrasions, road rash and a broken helmet.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ElliptiGO Arc bicycles and contact ElliptiGO Inc. for a replacement bike, credit or refund. The amount of credit or refund will be prorated based on the age of the bike.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund, Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly, either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund, Replace) at no cost to you.
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In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney, parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.