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Brompton Bicycle Recalls Foldable Electric Bicycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards

Recall 22-155 · June 9, 2022 · Brompton Bicycle

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Brompton dealer for a free repair, which replaces the front mudguard stay and flap and increases the clearance between the mudguard and tire.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
22-155 (CPSC)
Recall date
June 9, 2022
Brand
Brompton Bicycle
Category
E-bikes, e-scooters and hoverboards
Products
Brompton Electric Folding Bicycles
Hazard
Crash and Injury Hazards
Hazard type
Crashes and loss of control
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 2,230 (In addition, about 110 were sold in Canada)
Made in
United Kingdom
Last updated by CPSC
June 9, 2022

What was recalled

This recall involves Brompton foldable electric bicycles with 16-inch wheels, sold in black, white, bolt lacquer, Turkish green, and white/gold colors. "Brompton" is printed on the center tube of the bike's frame. Recalled models include the Brompton Electric M2L, H2L, M6L, and H6L which are printed on the bicycles name plate, which is affixed to the bottom of the seat-post facing rearwards.

Is my product affected?

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  • Brompton Electric Folding Bicycles · About 2,230 (In addition, about 110 were sold in Canada) units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Brompton bicycle retailers, online at https://us.brompton.com/, and on Brompton retailers' websites from May 2019 through March 2022 for between $3,500 and $3,800.; Brompton Bicycle Inc., of Brooklyn, New York.

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received 10 reports of faulty mudguards causing the bikes to crash, resulting in nine reports of injuries, including head and facial impact, broken bones, shoulder dislocation, bruising, and chipped teeth and two reports of hospitalizations.

Consumer contact

Brompton at 800-578-6785 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday to Friday, Email Support@Brompton.com, online at https://us.brompton.com/recall or https://us.brompton.com/ and click on Brompton Electric Recall notice for more information.

Recall history and context

Brompton Bicycle appears in 4 CPSC recalls on record. See all Brompton Bicycle recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 44 recalls in the e-bikes, e-scooters and hoverboards category, 7 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Brompton Electric Folding Bicycles (About 2,230 (In addition, about 110 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves Brompton foldable electric bicycles with 16-inch wheels, sold in black, white, bolt lacquer, Turkish green, and white/gold colors.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Crash and Injury Hazards.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Brompton dealer for a free repair, which replaces the front mudguard stay and flap and increases the clearance between the mudguard and tire.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on June 9, 2022. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.