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Ride Aventon Recalls Sinch.2 Folding E-Bicycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards

  • Recalled Class 2 Sinch.2 e-bike (Quicksilver)
  • Recalled Class 2 Sinch.2 e-bike (Sapphire)
  • Recalled Class 2 Sinch.2 e-bike (Sapphire) with handlebars folded
  • Recalled Class 2 Sinch.2 e-bike - portable
Name of Product:
Class 2 Sinch.2 Folding E-Bicycles
Hazard:

The recalled e-bikes can accelerate unexpectedly, resulting in loss of control, posing crash and injury hazards.

Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
January 04, 2024
Units:

About 2,300

Consumer Contact

Ride Aventon toll-free at 866-300-3311 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday; or by email at info@aventon.com or online at https://www.aventon.com/pages/recalls or www.Aventon.com and click on “Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves Class 2 Sinch.2 electric bicycles. The folding, 500w e-bikes were sold in silver (quicksilver) and blue (sapphire.) The e-bike has front and rear tires and foldable handlebars. The name “Aventon” is printed on the side of the downtube of the e-bike frame and “Sinch.2” is printed on the chain stay that runs to the rear of the bicycle connecting the rear wheel to the frame.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled e-bikes and contact a Ride Aventon authorized dealer to schedule a free repair, including a software update to the controller.

Incidents/Injuries:

The firm has received six reports of the recalled e-bikes accelerating unexpectedly. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:
Bicycle stores nationwide and online at BestBuy.com and Eriksbikeshop.com from April 2023 through August 2023 for about $1,800.
Importer(s):

Ride Aventon Inc., of Brea, California

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
24-075
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