Public Bikes recalls 2010-2012 model bicycles with Wellgo pedals that can crack, causing falls. Consumers must stop using and get free replacement pedals.
The pedals can crack and break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Public Bikes is recalling women's and men's bicycles from 2010 to 2012 because the pedals can crack and break, leading to falls. This affects riders who use the recalled models with Wellgo pedals.
The pedals can crack and break during normal use, which may cause the rider to fall. This fall hazard is due to the pedals' design and materials.
Riders of Public Bikes bicycles with Wellgo pedals from 2010 to 2012 are affected. Those who ride the recalled bikes without the pedals being cracked are at lower risk.
Check for Wellgo embossed on both top and bottom of pedals. Look for a metal badge with numbers 1-5843, 5845, 12560, 20743, or 20757 on the bicycle frame. The 'Apple' model without a badge is also included.
Immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles with Wellgo pedals.
Reach out to Public Bikes or an authorized dealer for free replacement pedals.
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact Public Bikes or an authorized Public Bikes dealer for free replacement pedals. The recalled pedals have a black spindle, the replacement pedal spindles are chrome.
No, only those with Wellgo pedals and specific badge numbers or the 'Apple' model without a badge.
Check for Wellgo embossed on both top and bottom of pedals.
Stop using it now and contact Public Bikes for free replacement pedals.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Public Bikes to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1016 — Public Bikes 2010 through 2012 Model Year Bicycles Hello, I own a 2010 through 2012 Model Year Bicycles that is covered by recall 1016 from Public Bikes. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact Public Bikes or an authorized Public Bikes dealer for free replacement pedals. The recalled pedals have a black spindle, the replacement pedal spindles are chrome. 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.
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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.
