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Ride Aventon Recalls Sinch.2 Folding E-Bicycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards
No injuries reported. This is a preventive recall action.
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 of Class 2 Sinch.2 Folding E-Bicycles as a preventive safety measure. 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. While 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.
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