Independent reference · Facts sourced from CPSC, ENERGY STAR and DOE Record verified Aug 18, 2026
Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: free repair · About 600 units
Recall No. 21-116 Published April 21, 2021

Brompton Electric Folding Bicycles

Due to a software malfunction, the electric system can continue to provide assistance to the motor, causing continued forward momentum, when the rider is not actively pedalling, posing fall and injury hazards. sold at The Brompton Junction Store in New York and authorized Brompton Electric Dealers nationwide from June 2020 – March 2021 for $3,500 to $3,800.

Recalled Brompton Electric Folding Bicycle
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Recalled Brompton Electric Folding Bicycle

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Affected model numbers

Why it was recalled

Due to a software malfunction, the electric system can continue to provide assistance to the motor, causing continued forward momentum, when the rider is not actively pedalling, posing fall and injury hazards.

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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 one report of a software issue that caused a bicycle to provide continued assistance when the rider had stopped pedalling. No injuries have been reported.

The official remedy

Remedy type: repair
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What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact the nearest authorized Brompton Electric dealer for a free software upgrade to Version 1-2-10-2.

Product and sales details

UnitsAbout 600
Made inUnited Kingdom
Sold atThe Brompton Junction Store in New York and authorized Brompton Electric Dealers nationwide
Sales periodJune 2020 – March 2021
Price$3,500 to $3,800

How to reach the firm

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800-578-6785
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