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Brompton Bicycle Recalls Electric Folding Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
Recalled Brompton Electric Folding Bicycle
Brompton Electric Folding Bicycles
Recall Date: April 21st, 2021
Units: About 600
Hazards: Due to a software malfunction, the electric system can continue to provide assistance to the motor, causing continued forward momentum, when the rider is not actively pedalling, posing fall and injury hazards.
Remedies: Repair
Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact the nearest authorized Brompton Electric dealer for a free software upgrade to Version 1-2-10-2.
Description
This recall involves Brompton Electric Folding Bicycles. The bicycles have a three section folding frame, 16-inch wheels and were sold in black, white, Turkish green & bolt lacquer. The serial number is printed on a label on the frame of the bicycle. For a full list of the serial numbers included in the recall, visit https://us.brompton.com/recall.
Images:
Recalled Brompton Electric Folding Bicycle
Recalled Brompton Electric Folding Bicycle (partially folded)
Recalled Brompton Electric Folding Bicycle (folded position)
Consumer Contact:
Brompton Bicycle at 800-578-6785 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected], online at https://us.brompton.com/recall or https://us.brompton.com/ and click Brompton Electric Recall Notice for more information.Injuries:
The firm has received one report of a software issue that caused a bicycle to provide continued assistance when the rider had stopped pedalling. No injuries have been reported.
Retailers:
The Brompton Junction Store in New York and authorized Brompton Electric Dealers nationwide from June 2020 through March 2021 for between $3,500 and $3,800.
Importers:
Brompton Bicycle Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.
