Peloton Recalls Nearly 878,000 Exercise Bikes Over Seat Post Breakage and Injury Risk

Peloton is recalling nearly 878,000 exercise bikes due to faulty seat posts breaking, causing fall injuries. Owners should stop use and contact the company for a free repair.

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Peloton has initiated a recall of nearly 878,000 exercise bikes due to a significant safety concern involving seat post breakage during use.

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The recall specifically affects Peloton exercise bike models with the number PL02 and serial numbers that begin with the letter 'T'.

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The primary reason for the recall is reports of seat posts detaching or breaking, which has led to users experiencing falls and various injuries.

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Owners of the affected Peloton bikes are strongly advised to immediately stop using their equipment to prevent further potential injuries.

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Peloton is offering a free replacement or repair for the faulty seat posts, and affected customers should contact the company directly for assistance.

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The recall affects Peloton Original Series Bike+ units with model number PL02 and serial numbers beginning with the letter 'T'.

The seat post assembly can break during use, posing a fall and injury hazard to the user.

Owners should stop using the recalled bikes and contact Peloton for a free replacement seat post that can be self-installed.

As of November 6, 2025, Peloton has received no reported incidents in Canada, but there have been three reports of seat post breakage in the United States.

Customers can contact Peloton toll-free at (833) 821-0099 from 6 a.m. to 12 a.m. ET, 7 days a week, or online at https://www.onepeloton.com/en-CA/replacement/checkout.

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