“Pedego Electric Bikes Recall: Fall Hazard from Improper Cable.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/3002-pedego-electric-bikes-recall-fall-hazard-from-improper-cable. Based on CPSC recall #8905 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Pedego-Recalls-Electric-Bikes-Due-to-Fall-Hazard).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Sept. 23, 2020, that Pedego is recalling electric bikes due to a fall hazard caused by an improperly manufactured electrical cable. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact a local Pedego dealer to arrange for a free repair.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Pedego
Models: Interceptor (Including Platinum Edition), City Commuter (Including Mid Drive Edition and Black Edition), Boomerang Plus, Ridge Rider, Trail Tracker (Including Gorilla Edition) and Stretch (Including Dual Drive Edition)
Sold at: Bicycle stores nationwide and online at www.pedego.com from January 2018 through August 2020
Price: Between $3,000 and $4,700
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact a local Pedego dealer to arrange for a free repair. Consumers can also call Pedego toll-free at 888-871-7115 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Sunday through Saturday, or visit www.pedegobikerecall.expertinquiry.com.
The hazard
An improperly manufactured electrical cable can cause the bicycle to accelerate unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to the user. Pedego has received five reports of the bike's electrical cable malfunctioning, causing the bike to unexpectedly accelerate. No injuries have been reported.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Trek and Electra Electric Bicycles with Broken Rear Bolts Risk Fall Hazard (2026-01-29) and Vanderhall Brawley GTS Recall: Crash Hazard from Unexpected Acceleration (2026-08-06). Additional recent recalls in the sector include Victgoal Bicycle Helmets Recall: Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Head Injury (2026-09-10).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model name printed on the chain guard or chain stay of the bike. The models include Interceptor, City Commuter, Boomer: Plus, Ridge Rider, Trail Tracker, and Stretch. The brand 'Pedego' is printed on the bike frame.
Brand
Pedego
Product
Electric bicycles
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Immediately stop using the recalled bicycles to prevent potential falls.
Contact Dealer for Repair
Contact a local Pedego dealer to arrange for a free repair of the electrical cable.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact a local Pedego dealer to arrange for a free repair.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “Bicycle stores nationwide and online at www.pedego.com from January 2018 through August 2020 for between $3,000 and $4,700.”
The recall includes six models: Interceptor (including Platinum Edition), City Commuter (including Mid Drive Edition and Black Edition), Boomerang Plus, Ridge Rider, Trail Tracker (including Gorilla Edition), and Stretch (including Dual Drive Edition).
Take action
Contact Pedego
We’ve drafted a message you can send Pedego to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 8905 — Pedego Electric Bikes Recall: Fall Hazard from Improper Cable
Hello,
I own a Pedego Electric Bikes Recall: Fall Hazard from Improper Cable that is covered by recall 8905 from Pedego.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact a local Pedego dealer to arrange for a free repair.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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