This popular exercise bike is being recalled after users experienced terrifying falls
A popular exercise bike sold nationwide is being recalled for posing fall and injury hazards.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall of 833,000 Peloton Original Series Bike+ Model PL02 units after receiving three reports of seat post breaking and detaching from the bike during use.
Two fall injuries were reported as a result of the post breaking.
“The bike’s seat post assembly can break during use, posing fall and injury hazards to the user,” the recall warns .
“Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled exercise bikes and contact Peloton for a free repair. Peloton is offering consumers a free seat post that can be self-installed.”
Products were sold nationwide by major retailers such as Amazon, onepeloton.com, EBay and Dickssportinggoods.com and sold between January 2020 and April 2025.
“This recall involves Peloton Original Series Bike+ units, with model number PL02 and serial numbers beginning with the letter ‘T’,” the recall notes.
“The bike measures 4 ft. long by 2 ft. wide and has an adjustable seat and handlebar.”
Consumers can contact Peloton at 866-679-9129 or online at www.onepeloton.com for questions related to the Nov. 6 recall notice.
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