Public Bikes of San Francisco has recalled about 4,100 models from 2010 through 2012 because the pedals can crack and break and pose a fall hazard to the rider, the company announced in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Public Bikes has received 24 reports of pedals cracking. No injuries have been reported. The pedals were manufactured by Wellgo Peadls Corp. of Taiwan.
This recall involves 18 models of women's and men's Public Bikes. The bicycles are various colors and sizes. “Public” or “Publicbikes.com” is printed on either the bicycle chain guard or the rear fender. The bicycles have a metal “badge” at the top of the down tube with a number stamped on it. Recalled badge numbers are 1-5843, 5845, 12560, 20743 and 20757. The “Apple” model, which has no badge, is also included. The word “Wellgo” is embossed on both the top and bottom of the pedals. All bicycles with Wellgo pedals are included in this recall.
The bikes were sold at Public Bikes & Gear in San Francisco and other Public Bikes dealers in 16 states nationwide and publicbikes.com from April 2010 through January 2012 for between $500 and $1,250.
