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Recalled Class 2 Sinch.2 e-bike (Quicksilver) -
Recalled Class 2 Sinch.2 e-bike (Sapphire) -
Recalled Class 2 Sinch.2 e-bike (Sapphire) with handlebars folded -
Recalled Class 2 Sinch.2 e-bike - portable
The recalled e-bikes can accelerate unexpectedly, resulting in loss of control, posing crash and injury hazards.
About 2,300
Ride Aventon toll-free at 866-300-3311 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday; or by email at info@aventon.com or online at https://www.aventon.com/pages/recalls or www.Aventon.com and click on “Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall Details
This recall involves Class 2 Sinch.2 electric bicycles. The folding, 500w e-bikes were sold in silver (quicksilver) and blue (sapphire.) The e-bike has front and rear tires and foldable handlebars. The name “Aventon” is printed on the side of the downtube of the e-bike frame and “Sinch.2” is printed on the chain stay that runs to the rear of the bicycle connecting the rear wheel to the frame.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled e-bikes and contact a Ride Aventon authorized dealer to schedule a free repair, including a software update to the controller.
The firm has received six reports of the recalled e-bikes accelerating unexpectedly. No injuries have been reported.
Ride Aventon Inc., of Brea, California
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Related Recalls
The positive (+) battery terminal cover (red) can become damaged by the seat base, causing the positive (+) battery post to be exposed and contact nearby conductive components, resulting in an electrical short, posing a fire hazard.
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The mechanical internal locking plates can fail to align and allow unauthorized users to open the gun safes, posing a serious injury hazard and risk of death.
The recalled helmets do not comply with the retention system requirements of the mandatory federal safety regulations for bicycle helmets. The helmets can fail to protect the wearer in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury.
The front fork of the recalled KickScooters can break, posing fall and injury hazards to the rider.
The crank can break, due to fatigue fractures, causing the rider to lose control, posing fall and crash hazards.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.
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