Hill Topper is recalling approximately 3,350 electric bike motor controller circuit boards and conversion kits because water can enter the controller. This can cause the motor to accelerate unexpectedly on its own, leading the rider to lose control. There have been six reports of sudden acceleration, including one incident resulting in scrapes and bruises. These components were sold separately and as part of kits between January 2017 and June 2018 for regular bicycles to be converted to electric ones. Consumers should immediately stop using these bikes and contact Hill Topper for a free replacement controller.
Water ingress into the motor controller can cause a short circuit that triggers the motor to accelerate without any input from the rider. This sudden, unintended speed can cause a rider to lose control of the bicycle, resulting in crashes and injuries.
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.
Recalled Hill Topper electric bike kit
Recalled 24V/250W Motor Controller and 36V/350W
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response