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Product recall · CPSCAugust 2, 2018Serious
Clean Republic Hill Topper Electric Bike Motor Controllers
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
Water can enter the motor controller and cause it to accelerate on its own, posing a crash and injury hazard to the rider.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Injuries have already been reported.
What it looks like
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Recall image provided by CPSC
What to 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.
Who to contact: 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.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 3,350
- Recall date
- August 2, 2018
- Brand
- Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co. Ltd., China., Clean Republic SODO LLC, dba "UKKO," Seattle, Wash.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- 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.
KT24WSH-BF08
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.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Clean Republic Recalls Hill Topper Electric Bike Motor Controllers Due to Crash and Injury Hazards”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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