Peloton Recalls Nearly 880,000 Bike+ Seat Posts Due to Safety Concerns
Peloton is voluntarily recalling 878,800 seat posts used in its Bike+ exercise models following reports of serious falls and injuries. The metal seat posts, which support the bike seats during workouts, may break during use, posing significant safety risks.
Scope of the Recall
- Approximately 833,000 Bike+ units sold in the United States
- About 44,800 units sold in Canada
Details of the Affected Products
The recall involves Peloton Original Series Bike+ models with the model number PL02 and serial numbers beginning with the letter "T." These numbers are located inside or behind the bike's front fork or behind the flywheel. The affected bikes were produced between December 2019 and July 2022.
Purchase Locations and Timeframe
The recalled bikes were sold from January 2020 through April 2025 through various channels, including:
- Peloton's official website
- Dick's Sporting Goods
- Amazon
- eBay (both in-store and online)
Reason for Recall and Reported Injuries
Peloton initiated the recall after receiving three reports of seat post failures during use. These incidents resulted in two injuries related to falls caused by the broken seat posts.
"The integrity of our products and our Members’ well-being are our top priorities."
Author’s Summary
Peloton has recalled nearly 880,000 Bike+ seat posts due to risks of breakage causing serious falls, prioritizing customer safety after injury reports.