Peloton recalls 833K bikes — with 44K in Canada — over seat post break risk
Global News
Peloton is recalling thousands of bicycle seat posts in Canada and the United States for risk of breaking, which can lead to falls and injury.
Peloton is recalling 833,000 of its popular indoor bikes — close to 50,000 of which were sold in Canada— over concerns the seat post can break and cause injuries.
A recall notice was issued by the company as well as the government of Canada Thursday, in addition to a notice issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Peloton is known mainly for its exercise equipment, which surged in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially with high demand for its stationary bicycles, which people used while social distancing.
The recalls cite the seat post found on Peloton’s Original Series Bike+, which both the company and the government of Canada say was manufactured from December 2019 through July 2022 and sold in the United States and Canada between 2020 and April 2025.
Peloton says the affected seat post can break during use, which poses a risk of consumers potentially falling or getting injured. The notice adds that breaks have been reported by users who are taller than five feet 10 inches and weigh more than 250 pounds.
Approximately 833,000 units were sold in the U.S and 44,800 in Canada, according to the company’s statement.
Although there have been no reported incidents in Canada as of Nov. 6, when the recall notice was issued, the company has received three reports of a seat post breaking during use in the United States.
It isn’t clear if those reported incidents resulted in falls or injuries.
The agency says more than 22,000 people have been removed from the country in the last 12 months, and nearly 30,000 removals were "in progress" as of Oct. 31.
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