Peloton Recall Nightmare: 2.2 Million Bike Owners Told To Stop Riding

Attention all Peloton owners: run, don't walk (or cycle) to your inbox. There's a huge recall going on right now. The new-age fitness equipment maker has sent out a mass alert to more than 2.2 million customers in the United States who bought the original stationary Peloton bikes between January 2018 and May 2023.

Affected bikes have a defect that may cause the seat post to break during use. Peloton says there have been 35 such reports, 13 resulting in injuries like fractured wrists, lacerations, and bruises.

The recall, carried out in partnership with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), only affects owners of the PL-01 model in the United States. You can locate the model number inside the front fork near the flywheel. You'll also know you have the correct model if you have a red "P" logo followed by "Peloton" in white on the bike frame and near the display.

Those who bought one in the UK, Germany, and Australia can pedal on. As for Canadian buyers, Peloton is in talks with local regulators and hopes to have a plan in place within days.

Peloton says this is a voluntary recall, which is typical when there's no immediate threat of severe danger. Regardless, you'll probably want to have your bike repaired to prevent a nasty fall, especially if you're prone to injury or you've had skeletal surgeries like hip, back, and knee replacements.