Independent reference · Facts sourced from CPSC, ENERGY STAR and DOE Record verified Aug 18, 2026
Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: free replacement · About 3,350 units
Recall No. 18-200 Published August 2, 2018

Hill Topper Electric Bike motor controller circuit board

Water can enter the motor controller and cause it to accelerate on its own, posing a crash and injury hazard to the rider. Manufactured by Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co. Ltd. and sold at Hill Topper's Seattle store and online at www.electric-bike-kit.com from January 2017 – June 2018 for $500 to $800.

Recalled Hill Topper electric bike kit
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Recalled Hill Topper electric bike kit

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Affected model numbers

Why it was recalled

Water can enter the motor controller and cause it to accelerate on its own, posing a crash and injury hazard to the rider.

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Incident reports to the firm
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Injuries reported
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SaferProducts.gov reports

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.

The official remedy

Remedy type: replace
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What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled motor controller circuit boards and kits and contact the firm for a free replacement motor controller circuit board.

Product and sales details

ManufacturerBafang Electric (Suzhou) Co. Ltd., China.
UnitsAbout 3,350
Made inChina
Sold atHill Topper's Seattle store and online at www.electric-bike-kit.com
Sales periodJanuary 2017 – June 2018
Price$500 to $800

How to reach the firm

Phone
855-743-3279
8 a.m. to 3 p.m. PT
Email

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