Fiido X e-bike recalled due to risk of breaking in half
by Thomas Ricker from The Verge - All Posts on (#5XZ44)
The Fiido X e-bike is supposed to fold, not break in two. | Photo: Javier (cib) Update April 14th, 4:10AM ET: Fiido has notified owners of recall plans, offering free collection and replacement with an improved Fiido X or an alternative, but comparable, e-bike that the company sells. The stronger 2.0 frame comes with a three-year warranty. Detailed instructions are available here: Fiido recall arrangement
Fiido, maker of cheap direct-to-consumer electric bikes, has suspended sales of its Fiido X and is preparing a recall after discovering a fault that could cause the folding e-bike to break in two. Fiido spokesperson Jennifer Sun confirmed the issue to The Verge and says the company will release more details by April 12th. The recall was first reported by Electrek.
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