Peloton Recalls 833,000 Bike+ Units Over Safety Concerns
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a recall of approximately 833,000 Peloton Bike+ machines due to reports of seat post failures during use. Users are urged to stop using the affected bikes immediately.
Details of the Recall
- The recalled Bike+ models were sold between January 2020 and April 2025.
- Peloton received three complaints related to seat post breakage.
- Two incidents involved injuries to users.
“The integrity of our products and our Members’ well-being are our top priorities,” said Márcio Oliveira, Peloton’s SVP of Global Hardware Operations and Product Safety. “We are taking this opportunity to make replacement seat posts available to all affected Bike+ users and we encourage them to contact us to receive the redesigned seat post as soon as possible.”
Background on Peloton’s Safety Issues
This recall follows a previous one in 2023 where Peloton recalled about 2.2 million exercise bikes after safety complaints. It highlights continuing challenges for the company, which recently replaced its CEO and laid off hundreds of employees.
Upcoming Earnings Report
Peloton is set to announce its latest earnings report on Thursday, as it works to regain momentum following a drop in sales after the pandemic.
Consumer Advisory
The CPSC strongly advises all users with the recalled Bike+ models to immediately discontinue use and contact Peloton for a replacement seat post to ensure safety.
Author’s summary: Peloton recalls 833,000 Bike+ bikes due to seat post failures causing injuries, urging users to stop using the bikes and seek replacements amid ongoing company challenges.