CPSC recall 18-200, announced August 2, 2018, covers Hill Topper Electric Bike motor controller circuit board (about 3,350 units). Water can enter the motor controller and cause it to accelerate on its own, posing a crash and injury hazard to the rider. The notice cites 6 incident reports and 1 injury. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled motor controller circuit boards and kits and contact the firm for a free replacement motor controller circuit board. Recall contact: call 855-743-3279, go to www.electric-bike-kit.com, or email support@ukko.io.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: KT24WSH-BF08, KT36WSH-BFZ13504.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Hill Topper Electric Bike Kits with motor controller circuit boards used to convert regular bicycles to electric bicycles. The motor controller circuit boards, 24V/250W and 36V/350W, were sold separately as well as part of the kits. The model numbers KT24WSH-BF08 and KT36WSH-BFZ13504 can be found on the front of the motor control units.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Water can enter the motor controller and cause it to accelerate on its own, posing a crash and injury hazard to the rider.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received six reports of a rider losing control of his bike when the motor accelerated without rider input, including one reported injury resulting in scrapes and bruises to the rider.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled motor controller circuit boards and kits and contact the firm for a free replacement motor controller circuit board.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co. Ltd., China.
- Manufacturer
- Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co. Ltd., China.
- Product type
- E-bikes
- Recall number
- 18-200
- Units
- About 3,350
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Hill Topper's Seattle store and online at www.electric-bike-kit.com from January 2017 through June 2018 for $50 (24V/250W units) to $60 (36V/350W units) and for between $500 and $800 when sold with the kits.
- Importer
- Clean Republic SODO LLC, dba "UKKO," Seattle, Wash.
- Distributor
- Clean Republic SODO LLC, dba "UKKO," Seattle, Wash.
Recall contact information
Hill Topper toll-free at 855-743-3279 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. PT, email support@ukko.io or online at www.electric-bike-kit.com and click on Recall Information.
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