RECALL ALERT: Electric bicycle could be hazardous

From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) — 195 Stromer ST5 electric bicycles have been recalled due to crash and injury hazards, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

CPSC said the bicycle stem can break, posing crash and injury hazards to the rider. The company has received one report of a stem breaking, but no injuries were reported.

The bicycle stem can break, posing crash and injury hazards

The recall affects products with the VIN numbers TBNST5S700SJA0001 through TBNST5S700SKF0065.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle and take it to an authorized Stromer dealer for a free repair, said CPSC. These bikes were sold through authorized dealers nationwide.

See the full report HERE.