HIGH RISKRecall Data: April 21, 2021

Brompton Electric Folding Bicycles

Brompton Bicycle Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.

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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)

Why is it being recalled? (Hazard)

Due to a software malfunction, the electric system can continue to provide assistance to the motor, causing continued forward momentum, when the rider is not actively pedalling, posing fall and injury hazards.

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What should I do? (Remedy)

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.

Consumer Contact

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

Product Description

This recall involves Brompton Electric Folding Bicycles. The bicycles have a three section folding frame, 16-inch wheels and were sold in black, white, Turkish green & bolt lacquer. The serial number is printed on a label on the frame of the bicycle. For a full list of the serial numbers included in the recall, visit https://us.brompton.com/recall.

Where was it sold?

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.

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Quick Facts

Recall Number

21116

Impacted Units

About 600

Incidents/Injuries

The firm has received one report of a software issue that caused a bicycle to provide continued assistance when the rider had stopped pedalling. No injuries have been reported.

Did you buy this?

Stop using the product immediately. Check the "Remedy" section for refund or repair instructions.

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