Stromer ST5 Electric Bicycles Recall - Canadian Recalls

Stromer ST5 Electric Bicycles recalled due to Crash Hazard

Starting date:    May 22, 2019
Posting date:    May 22, 2019
Type of communication:    Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:    Sports/Fitness
Source of recall:    Health Canada
Issue:    Product Safety
Audience:    General Public
Identification number:    RA-69999


Last updated: 2019-05-22
Summary

    Product: Stromer ST5 pedal-assist electric bicycles
    Issue: The bicycle stem can break, posing a crash hazard to the rider
    What to do: Immediately stop using the recalled bicycle and contact a Stromer dealer for a free repair

Affected products
Stromer ST5 pedal-assist electric bicycles
Product description

This recall involves all Stromer ST5 pedal-assisted bicycles sold in a black or gray aluminum frame. The e-bikes have hydraulic disc brakes, an integrated lithium battery located inside the down tube, a motor on the rear hub and a three-button switch on the handlebars. Stromer is printed on the top tube of the bicycle frame and on the seat and chain guard. ST5 is printed on the downtube. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) TBNST5S700SJA0001 through TBNST5S700SKF0065 is etched on the bottom of the right-side chainstay.
Hazard identified

The bicycle stem can break, posing a crash hazard to the rider.

As of May 17th, 2019 the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
Number sold

Approximately 7 units of the affected product were sold in Canada.
Time period sold

The affected products were sold from April 2018 to February 2019.
Place of origin

Manufactured in Switzerland
Companies

Manufacturer
    MYSTROMER AG
    SWITZERLAND