Recall Date: January 04, 2024
Recall number: 24-075
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Class 2 Sinch.2 Folding E-Bicycles
Hazard: The recalled e-bikes can accelerate unexpectedly, resulting in loss of control, posing crash and injury hazards.
Remedy: Repair
Consumer Contact: Ride Aventon toll-free at 866-300-3311 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday; or by email at info@aventon.com or online at https://www.aventon.com/pages/recalls or www.Aventon.com and click on “Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Ride-Aventon-Recalls-Sinch2-Folding-E-Bicycles-Due-to-Crash-and-Injury-Hazards
Recall Details
Units: About 2,300
Description: This recall involves Class 2 Sinch.2 electric bicycles. The folding, 500w e-bikes were sold in silver (quicksilver) and blue (sapphire.) The e-bike has front and rear tires and foldable handlebars. The name “Aventon” is printed on the side of the downtube of the e-bike frame and “Sinch.2” is printed on the chain stay that runs to the rear of the bicycle connecting the rear wheel to the frame.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled e-bikes and contact a Ride Aventon authorized dealer to schedule a free repair, including a software update to the controller.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received six reports of the recalled e-bikes accelerating unexpectedly. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At: Bicycle stores nationwide and online at BestBuy.com and Eriksbikeshop.com from April 2023 through August 2023 for about $1,800.
Importer(s): Ride Aventon Inc., of Brea, California
Manufactured In: China
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