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Ride Aventon Recalls Sinch.2 Folding E-Bicycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards
The CPSC record for this recall reports no injuries. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the recall remedy.
Source: CPSC
InfoRecall #24075
Ride Aventon Recalls Sinch.2 Folding E-Bicycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards
Ride Aventon Inc., of Brea, California · Class 2 Sinch.2 Folding E-Bicycles
Product Description
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.
Hazard
The recalled e-bikes can accelerate unexpectedly, resulting in loss of control, posing crash and injury hazards.
Remedy
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.
Repair
Reported Injuries
The firm has received six reports of the recalled e-bikes accelerating unexpectedly. No injuries have been reported.
411 Press Analysis
Ride Aventon Inc., of Brea, California has voluntarily recalled about 2,300 units of Class 2 Sinch.2 Folding E-Bicycles. The recall was announced by the CPSC on January 4, 2024. The recalled e-bikes can accelerate unexpectedly, resulting in loss of control, posing crash and injury hazards. The CPSC’s incident record for this recall states that no injuries have been reported. The identified hazard warrants consumer attention. Affected consumers should schedule a free repair. The CPSC recommends discontinuing use of the product until the remedy has been completed.
This recall appears in: Vehicle Crash & Control Hazards.
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