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Clean Republic Recalls Hill Topper Electric Bike Motor Controllers Due to Crash and Injury Hazards

Reported: August 2, 2018 Initiated: August 2, 2018 #18200

Product Description

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.

Reason for Recall

Water can enter the motor controller and cause it to accelerate on its own, posing a crash and injury hazard to the rider.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co. Ltd., China.. Units affected: About 3,350.
Why was this product recalled?
Water can enter the motor controller and cause it to accelerate on its own, posing a crash and injury hazard to the rider.
What should consumers do?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 2, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 18200.