Peloton Recalls 2.2 Million Exercise Bikes Due to Potential Safety Hazard

Peloton, the popular fitness company, is recalling 2.2 million of its original exercise bikes due to a potential safety hazard. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the seat post assembly on the bikes can break while in use, posing a fall and injury hazard to the user.

So far, 35 reports of the seat post breaking and detaching from the bike have been reported, including 13 reports of injuries such as fractured wrists, lacerations, and bruises. Consumers are instructed to immediately stop using the recalled exercise bikes and contact Peloton for a free repair.

Peloton is offering a free seat post that can be self-installed. The company is also providing a free in-home installation of the seat post for those who are unable to install it themselves.

This is the second major recall Peloton has faced. In May 2020, the company recalled 27,000 of its treadmills due to a risk of injury or death. Consumers are encouraged to check the CPSC website for updates on the recall and to contact Peloton for more information.