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

Summary

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.

What to do

• 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.
• 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.

Entities

Brands: Ride Aventon Inc., of Brea, California

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

Categories: Class 2 Sinch.2 Folding E-Bicycles