Recall: Ride Aventon Recalls Sinch.2 Folding E-Bicycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards

Description: This recall involves Class 2 Sinch.2 electric bicycles. The folding, 500w e-bikes were sold in silver (quicksilver) and blue (sapphire.) The e-bike has front and rear tires and foldable handlebars. The name "Aventon" is printed on the side of the downtube of the e-bike frame and "Sinch.2" is printed on the chain stay that runs to the rear of the bicycle connecting the rear wheel to the frame.

Name of product: Class 2 Sinch.2 Folding E-Bicycles

Units: About 2,300

Hazard: The recalled e-bikes can accelerate unexpectedly, resulting in loss of control, posing crash and injury hazards.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled e-bikes and contact a Ride Aventon authorized dealer to schedule a free repair, including a software update to the controller.

Recall date: January 04, 2024

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received six reports of the recalled e-bikes accelerating unexpectedly. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At: Bicycle stores nationwide and online at BestBuy.com and Eriksbikeshop.com from April 2023 through August 2023 for about $1,800.

Importers: Ride Aventon Inc., of Brea, California

Manufactured in: China

Consumer contact: Ride Aventon toll-free at 866-300-3311 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday; or by email at info@aventon.com or online at https://www.aventon.com/pages/recalls or www.Aventon.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Recall number: 24-075