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Millions of Peloton Bikes Recalled for Injury Risk

Broken seat posts caused at least 13 riders to experience injuries, including a fractured wrist, lacerations, and bruising. The company is offering a free replacement part.
Millions of Peloton Bikes Recalled for Injury Risk
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Published on May 12, 2023

Peloton is recalling 2.2 million units of its original bike after learning that the seat post can break during rides, putting users at risk of falls and injuries, according to a statement from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The company reported at least 35 instances of seat posts breaking, which resulted in 13 injuries due to falls from the bike, including a fractured wrist, lacerations, and bruising.

The recall affects “Original” Peloton bikes, model number PL-01, specifically those sold between January 2018 and May 2023, according to the company’s website. Only machines sold in the United States are affected. The recall does not include bikes sold overseas or the newer “Bike+” model.

“Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled exercise bikes and contact Peloton for a free repair,” the commission said. “Peloton is offering consumers a free seat post that can be self-installed.”

Users can find more information at Peloton’s website or by calling 866-679-9129.

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Monroe Hammond joined Everyday Health in 2021 and now runs the news desk as an editor. They received a master’s degree from the Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, as well as a bachelor’s degree in film and media studies from Emory University in Atlanta.

Hammond has written and edited explainers on a number of health and wellness topics, including racial disparities in HIV treatment, the metabolic benefits of cold exposure, how the flu shot works, and solutions for seasonal dermatology woes. They have also edited pieces on the latest developments from NASA, the health repercussions of climate change, and the cutting edge of quantum physics. Their work has appeared in Popular Science, Insider, Psychology Today, and Health Digest, among other outlets.

Before turning to journalism, Hammond taught English while living in Thailand and Malaysia. They were born and raised in the American South, and currently live in Brooklyn with their spouse, three cats, and too many houseplants to count.
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