Peloton recalls 877,800 Original Series bikes for seat post issue

Peloton on Thursday announced a voluntary recall of about 833,000 of its Original Series exercise bikes in the United States and an additional 44,800 units in Canada after reports that the seat post assembly can break during use, posing a risk of falls and injury. The recall covers Peloton Original Series Bike Model PL02 manufactured between late 2019 and 2022 and sold from January 2020 through April 2025.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Peloton reported three incidents in the United States in which the seat post detached during use, including two that resulted in injuries. Canadian authorities said they had not received any incident reports in Canada as of the recall announcement. Peloton has instructed owners of affected bikes to stop using them immediately and contact the company to receive a free replacement seat post.

The recalled bikes carry serial numbers beginning with the letter T. Peloton said the serial number is located in one of three places: behind the flywheel, inside the front fork, or behind the front fork. Owners who need help locating their serial number can contact Peloton or consult the company’s online resources for a visual guide. Peloton...