Peloton Recalls PR70P Bike Pedals Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)

PR70P Clip-In Pedals fitted on Peloton bikes (sold between July 2013 and May 2016)

Date of Recall
2020-10-15

CPSC Release Number
21-702

Manufactured In
Taiwan

Units
About 27,000 bikes (54,000 pedals)

Importer
Peloton Interactive, Inc., of New York, N.Y.

Sold By
Online at www.onepeloton.com, through Peloton telephone sales, or through Peloton showrooms nationwide from July 2013 through May 2016.  The PR70P pedals were fitted on Peloton bikes that sold for about $2,000.

Problem/Hazard
PR70P Clip-In Pedals can break unexpectedly during use, causing laceration injuries.  

Injuries/Incidents
The firm has received 120 consumer reports of pedal breakages, including 16 reports of leg injuries.  Five of the injuries required medical care, such as stitches to the lower leg.

Description

The pedals being recalled are the PR70P or first-generation pedal fitted on Peloton bikes sold between July 2013 and May 2016. The Peloton logo and the word "PELOTON" are molded into the pedal body. An orange Peloton symbol and white lettering spelling "PELOTON" are printed on the top of the cleat binding. Pedals are warranted for one year and all remaining PR70P Clip-In pedals in service are out of warranty. Peloton recommends that consumers replace pedals annually.

Remedy
Replace

Consumer Contact
Peloton toll-free 844-410-0141 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET on weekends.  Affected consumers received a touchscreen notice and an email.  Only consumers who have not already replaced their PR70P pedals should contact Peloton.

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