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Peloton Recalls Over 2 Million Exercise Bikes Due to Seat Post Breakage

  • Peloton is recalling 2.2 million exercise bikes due to seat posts breaking during use, posing fall and injury hazards.
  • There have been 35 reports of seat posts breaking, resulting in 13 reported injuries including broken wrists, lacerations, and bruises.
  • The recall only affects Peloton's original bike model sold between January 2018 and May 2023 in the US.
  • Peloton is offering free repair kits with replacement seat posts that consumers can install themselves.
  • Peloton's stock price dropped following the announcement as the company faces slowing demand and previous recalls.
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