Peloton is recalling more than 2 million exercise bikes in the U.S. Here’s why

FILE - A Peloton logo is seen on the company’s stationary bicycle on Nov. 19, 2019, in San Francisco, Calif. Peloton is recalling more than 2 million of its exercise bikes because the bike’s seat post assembly can break during use, posing fall and injury hazards. Peloton is recalling more than 2 million of its exercise bikes in the U.S. because the bike’s seat post assembly can break during use, posing fall and injury hazards. The recall includes approximately 2.2 million of the Peloton Bikes Model PL01. AdvertisementThe Peloton original Bike in the U.K., Germany and Australia and the Peloton Bike+ are not included in the recall. Consumers in the U.S. are advised to immediately stop using the recalled exercise bikes and to contact Peloton for a free repair.