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Pedego Electric Bikes Fat Tire Trikes recall: Fall and Laceration Hazards

Recall published 10 months ago

Fall and Laceration Hazards

Pedego Electric Bikes Consumer products — recalled consumer products
Photo published by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission with the recall notice.

The hazard: Fall or tip-over hazard

The recall is about structural failure — a frame, joint, leg or lock that does not hold under ordinary use.

What the notice says: The trike frame can develop a hairline fracture near a weld, which can cause the tubes to separate, posing fall and laceration hazards.

Why it matters: The product can tip, collapse or give way under normal use. Furniture tip-overs in particular kill and injure young children, usually when a child climbs on an open drawer.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

After a fall or a tip-over involving a child, watch for a headache that gets worse, repeated vomiting, drowsiness that is hard to rouse, confusion, unequal pupils, clear fluid from the nose or ear, or a seizure, and call 911 if any of these appear. Any fall onto the head in a baby under one, or any loss of consciousness at any age, needs to be assessed the same day.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
10527
Published
December 18, 2025
Risk level
CPSC recall
Status
Active recall
Issued by
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Brand
Pedego Electric Bikes
Product type
Consumer products
Units affected
About 400
Distribution
Nationwide
Made in
China
Reports of harm
Pedego has received 16 reports of the trike frame breaking, including one report of a laceration to the leg.

Products covered by this recall

This recall involves the Fat Tire Trike, an aluminum adult three-wheeled electric tricycle. It has a rectangular label on the downtube near the front of the frame with the word "Pedego" printed on it. The product was sold in matte black.

What to do about Fall

Pedego Electric Bikes — The recall is about structural failure — a frame, joint, leg or lock that does not hold under ordinary use.

  1. Stop using the product and, if it is furniture, move it out of a child’s room until the remedy is done.
  2. Anchor tall furniture to the wall with a tip-over restraint — this is worth doing for every chest and bookcase in the house, not just this one.
  3. Keep TVs, toys and anything else tempting off the top of tall furniture, because that is what draws a child to climb.
  4. Inspect similar units from the same range, since a weak joint or fastener usually affects a whole production run.

How the remedy works

CPSC recalls specify one of three remedies, and which one you get is not negotiable — but how smoothly it goes often is.

  • A refund means the purchase price back, sometimes prorated by age for durable goods. Ask how they calculated it if the figure looks low.
  • Return shipping is the company’s cost. If you are asked to pay it, push back.
  • A repair kit is shipped free and is designed to be fitted at home; if you cannot fit it, ask whether they will arrange installation.
  • A replacement is usually the current model, not the recalled one. Confirm the replacement is not itself under recall.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Fat Tire Trikes and contact Pedego to schedule a repair involving the replacement of a section of the frame, which will be installed by a Pedego dealer of their choice at no charge to the consumer. Consumers should fill out a registration form at https://pedegoelectricbikes.com/pages/product-recalls.

Company contact: Pedego toll-free at 800-646-8604 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, by email at [email protected], or online at https://pedegoelectricbikes.com/pages/product-recalls or at www.pedegoelectricbikes.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Pedego Electric Bikes consumer products recalled?

Fall and Laceration Hazards The trike frame can develop a hairline fracture near a weld, which can cause the tubes to separate, posing fall and laceration hazards.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

The notice does not publish package codes for this recall. Compare the product name, size and the purchase window against the official CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission record, and contact the company if you are unsure.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop using the product and, if it is furniture, move it out of a child’s room until the remedy is done.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Fat Tire Trikes and contact Pedego to schedule a repair involving the replacement of a section of the frame, which will be installed by a Pedego dealer of their choice at no charge to the consumer. Consumers should fill out a registration form at https://pedegoelectricbikes.com/pages/product-recalls.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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