Peloton Recalls Nearly 879,000 Bike+ Seat Posts Over Safety Concerns
Peloton has voluntarily recalled 878,800 seat posts for its Bike+ exercise models due to potential safety risks. The metal seat posts, which support the bike seats, may break during use, posing a risk of serious falls and injuries.
Scope of the Recall
- The recall includes 833,000 Bike+ units sold in the United States and 44,800 sold in Canada.
- It applies to Original Series Bike+ models with model number PL02 and serial numbers starting with “T.”
- Serial numbers are located inside or behind the bike's front fork or behind the flywheel.
- The bikes were manufactured from December 2019 to July 2022.
- Units were sold through Peloton’s website, Dick's Sporting Goods, Amazon, and eBay both in-store and online, from January 2020 through April 2025.
Reason for Recall
Peloton initiated the recall after receiving three reports of seat post breakage during use, which resulted in two injuries.
"The integrity of our products and our Members’ well-being are our top priorities," said a Peloton spokesperson.
Identifying Affected Bikes
Owners can locate the model number and serial number to verify if their bike is affected by the recall. The seat post issue concerns only specific Bike+ units produced during the stated period.
Summary
Peloton is proactively recalling nearly 879,000 Bike+ seat posts after reports of breakage causing injuries, emphasizing customer safety as their main concern.
Author’s summary: Peloton recalls nearly 879,000 Bike+ seat posts due to breakage risks during use, prioritizing member safety and product reliability.