Clean Republic Recalls Hill Topper Electric Bike Motor Controllers Due to ...
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.
Product:
Hill Topper Electric Bike motor controller circuit boardAbout 3,350
Retailer:
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.
Distributor:
Clean Republic SODO LLC, dba “UKKO,” Seattle, Wash.
Recall Date: Aug 2, 2018
Injury:
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.
Mfg:
Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co. Ltd., China.
Mfg Country:
China
Importer:
Clean Republic SODO LLC, dba “UKKO,” Seattle, Wash.
Recall ID: 8368
Last Published: Aug 2, 2018
Official Site: Link
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Emert Number: 18200
Emert Status: Announced