Clean Republic Recalls Hill Topper Electric Bike Motor Controllers Due to Crash and Injury Hazards
Recall Overview
| Recall Date | |
|---|---|
| Product | Hill Topper Electric Bike motor controller circuit board |
| Units | About 3,350 |
| Hazards | Water can enter the motor controller and cause it to accelerate on its own, posing a crash and injury hazard to the rider. |
| Remedies | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled motor controller circuit boards and kits and contact the firm for a free replacement motor controller circuit board. |
| Manufacturers | Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co. Ltd., China. |
Details
This recall involves Hill Topper Electric Bike Kits with motor controller circuit boards used to convert regular bicycles to electric bicycles. The motor controller circuit boards, 24V/250W and 36V/350W, were sold separately as well as part of the kits. The model numbers KT24WSH-BF08 and KT36WSH-BFZ13504 can be found on the front of the motor control units.
Consumer Contact
Hill Topper toll-free at 855-743-3279 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. PT, email [email protected] or online at www.electric-bike-kit.com and click on Recall Information.