Peloton Recalls Popular Exercise Bike After Reports of Seat Malfunction and Injuries
If your daily spin session comes courtesy of a Peloton Bike+, you might want to check your model number before your next ride. The fitness giant has announced a recall of hundreds of thousands of its Original Series Bike+ units after multiple users reported that the seat post the piece that supports the saddle can suddenly break or detach mid-workout.
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According to an advisory from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Peloton has received at least three reports of seat posts snapping, two of which resulted in riders falling and sustaining injuries.It’s a rare but alarming malfunction for a product designed to carry the weight of high-intensity movement and trust.What’s Behind the Recall
The recall specifically affects the Original Peloton Bike+ models, which are sold both online and through Peloton’s retail partners. The company has advised customers to immediately stop using the affected bikes and to contact Peloton for a free replacement seat post, a fix intended to restore both safety and confidence.
While Peloton hasn’t disclosed the total number of incidents, the recall is described as “precautionary but urgent,” following internal testing and consumer feedback that revealed potential structural weaknesses in the seat post component.
Peloton’s Response
In a statement, Peloton emphasized its commitment to rider safety:
“Out of an abundance of caution, we are voluntarily recalling the affected Bike+ models and providing customers with an improved seat post at no cost.”
The company’s reputation has weathered recalls before most notably its 2021 treadmill recall after reports of injuries involving children and pets. Peloton has been refocusing its brand on quality, inclusivity, and community in an effort to regain trust ever since.
What Motorcyclists Need to Do
Verify the serial number, which is found close to the flywheel or the base of the seat post, against Peloton's recall database if you own an Original Bike+ model. You can do this directly on Peloton's official website or through the CPSC recall page.
Still, Peloton’s proactive recall rather than denial or delay might be a sign that the brand has learned from past missteps.
For now, if your bike is affected, hit pause on that next climb and get your seat post replaced. After all, no workout is worth the fall.
