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Outdoor & Sports/Bicycles & Scooters

Brompton Bicycle Recalls Electric Folding Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

Agency Publication Date: April 21, 2021
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Summary

Brompton Bicycle has recalled about 600 Electric Folding Bicycles because a software malfunction can cause the motor to continue providing forward momentum even when the rider is not pedaling. The affected bicycles feature a three-section folding frame and 16-inch wheels in colors including black, white, Turkish green, and bolt lacquer. Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact an authorized dealer for a free software update to Version 1-2-10-2 as detailed in the Your Remedy Options section.

Risk

A software defect allows the electric assist system to maintain motor power when a rider stops pedaling, potentially causing unexpected forward movement. The firm has received one report of this malfunction occurring, which poses fall and injury hazards to the rider.

What You Should Do

  1. Stop using the recalled Brompton Electric Folding Bicycles immediately to prevent injury from unexpected motor assistance.
  2. Identify your bicycle's serial number on the label located on the bicycle frame and verify it against the list of affected units at https://us.brompton.com/recall.
  3. Contact your nearest authorized Brompton Electric dealer to schedule a free software upgrade. The specific repair required is to 'contact the nearest authorized Brompton Electric dealer for a free software upgrade to Version 1-2-10-2.'
  4. For further assistance, contact Brompton Bicycle at 800-578-6785 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email Support@Brompton.com.
  5. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree 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.

Contact: Brompton Bicycle at 800-578-6785 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at Support@Brompton.com, online at https://us.brompton.com/recall or https://us.brompton.com/ and click Brompton Electric Recall Notice for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Brompton Electric Folding Bicycles
Date Ranges: June 2020 - March 2021

Product Images

Recalled Brompton Electric Folding Bicycle

Recalled Brompton Electric Folding Bicycle

Recalled Brompton Electric Folding Bicycle (partially folded)

Recalled Brompton Electric Folding Bicycle (partially folded)

Recalled Brompton Electric Folding Bicycle (folded position)

Recalled Brompton Electric Folding Bicycle (folded position)

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 21116
Status: Active
Sold By: 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.
Manufactured In: United Kingdom
Units Affected: About 600
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Brompton Bicycle Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Contact: Brompton Bicycle at 800-578-6785 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at Support@Brompton.com, online at https://us.brompton.com/recall or https://us.brompton.com/ and click Brompton Electric Recall Notice for more information.
Agency Last Updated: April 21, 2021

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