Peloton Bike+ Recall Highlights Serious Fall & Injury Risk — What Injured Users Should Know

On November 6, 2025, Peloton Interactive announced a voluntary recall of approximately 833,000 of its Original Series Bike+ models (Model PL02) sold in the U.S., plus about 44,800 units in Canada. The recall was prompted because the bike’s seat‐post assembly can break during use, detaching from the bike and posing serious fall and injury hazards to users. (reuters)

According to the official notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the seat post can break and detach during use, creating a risk of falls and severe harm. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Peloton has reported three reports of seat‐post breakages, including two injuries due to falls.

This recall represents yet another costly and dangerous failure of fitness equipment—one that underscores how even popular “home” products sold with major brand names can become serious legal exposure for manufacturers. If you or a loved one experienced a fall, injury, near‐miss or pain while using one of these recalled bikes, you may have legal rights—and now is the time to act.

Why This Recall Matters — Safety Risks and User Harm

The defect at issue is the seat‐post assembly breaking during use. In practical terms, that means a user pedals, leans forward, shifts in the saddle—when suddenly the seat post gives way or detaches, the rider loses support, balance, and can fall unexpectedly. The fall itself may result in fractures, sprains, head trauma, spinal injuries or soft tissue damage. Even a fall from an exercise bike can be catastrophic—especially for older users, those with prior injury or mobility risks.

The recall indicates that these bikes were sold from January 2020 through April 2025, and that units manufactured between December 2019 and July 2022 are subject to the recall (serial numbers beginning with “T”). CT Insider+2U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission+2 Peloton is offering a free replacement seat post that can be self‐installed. Health+1

From a legal standpoint, the recall raises key questions: Did the manufacturer properly design the component? Did they test it adequately under worst‐case user scenarios? Did they warn owners of the risk and act promptly once incidents were reported? And, for users injured, did the defect directly cause harm from which compensation may be sought?

Legal Rights & What to Do If You’ve Been Injured

If you were using one of these recalled Bike+ units and suffered a fall or injury—or even a near‐miss—you should take the following steps:

1. Stop using the bike immediately, if you haven’t already. The CPSC recalls advise discontinuing use until the remedy is installed. CT Insider+1

2. Document everything: photograph the bike’s label (model number PL02, serial number starting with “T”), the seat post area, any visible damage, the box, purchase receipt, date of purchase.

3. Document your injury: relevant medical records of treatment, diagnosis, imaging, rehabilitation, missed work, pain and suffering—each piece helps establish the harm.

4. Preserve evidence: don’t throw away the bike, don’t alter the condition of the seat post assembly, keep correspondence from the manufacturer, keep screenshots of the recall notice.

5. Contact a product‐liability attorney: Given the large scale of the recall and the documented risk of injury, your case may be eligible for compensation—especially if you suffered serious harm. At Ketterer, Browne & Davani we investigate manufacturer liability, warranty claims, design defects, failure to warn, and can evaluate whether your specific incident merits a claim.

Because statutes of limitations (deadlines to file a legal claim) vary by state and start running from the date of injury, it is critical not to delay. Early legal investigation can also help preserve evidence before it is lost or disposed of.

Prior Recall—Shows Manufacturing/Design Pattern

This is not the first time Peloton has had a seat‐post issue. In May 2023 the company recalled more than 2 million of its original base bikes (Model PL01) because of seat-post breakages (35 reports of breakages, 13 injuries including wrist fractures, lacerations and bruises). Cycling Weekly+1 That history strengthens arguments that Peloton may have known—or should have known—of the risk, yet the defect persisted into the PL02 models. That fact is important when building a product liability case, because repeated failures may point to manufacturing or quality‐control lapses and possible failure to warn users adequately.

Why Your Firm Should Read This and Should Call Us

For individuals in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania or Washington D.C.—where Ketterer, Browne & Davani has practice pages and client experience—this recall is a big deal. Why? Because:

• The number of units affected is massive (hundreds of thousands).

• The defect is serious and leads to risk of falls and injury—not just minor malfunction.

• The product is widely used in homes—people were riding it daily, trusting it to be safe.

• The injury risk affects any user of the model, especially older adults or those with limited mobility.

• The manufacturer is already under scrutiny and has a prior recall, strengthening potential claims.

Therefore, if you were injured while using a recalled Bike+ model—or you purchased the model and experienced a seat post incident even if you were spared major injury—you should speak with our team without delay. We can evaluate whether your situation qualifies for compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain & suffering, and hold the manufacturer accountable.

What You Should Do Right Now

• If you own a Peloton Original Series Bike+ (Model PL02) with a serial number beginning with “T” and it was purchased between January 2020 and April 2025, check the recall eligibility immediately. CT Insider+1

• Do not continue to ride it if you haven’t had the free replacement seat post installed.

• Even if you have not yet been injured, document any event where the seat post loosened, shifted, or gave way. These near-misses may form the basis of future claims.

• Seek medical evaluation if you experienced a fall—even if initially minor injuries may become chronic.

• Contact Ketterer, Browne & Davani for a free consultation. We can review your purchase records, injury records, the parts and model involved, and assess your rights.

Final Word — You’re Not Alone, You Deserve Compensation

The recall of hundreds of thousands of Peloton bikes is significant. It is not just a “fix” but a red flag that a cherished home-fitness product failed to safeguard users. For those who trusted this equipment and were harmed, the manufacturer must be held accountable.

At Ketterer, Browne & Davani, we champion individuals harmed by defective products—especially when a company’s design or quality failures cause injury. If you or a loved one was injured using one of the recalled Peloton Bike+ models (or a similar defect arises), you should not face the burden alone. We are ready to investigate, guide you, and fight to recover compensation so you can focus on healing.

Contact us today for a free, no-obligation review. Your safety matters—and you should not pay the price for a product failure.