Hill Topper Electric Bike Controller (Bafang) – Crash Risk (2018)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Hill Topper Electric Bike motor controller circuit board
Brand
Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co. Ltd., China.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co. Ltd., China. is recalling Hill Topper Electric Bike motor controller circuit board. The hazard is: Water can enter the motor controller and cause it to accelerate on its own, posing a crash and injur. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
This recall involves Hill Topper Electric Bike Kits with motor controller circuit boards used to convert regular bicycles to electric bicycles. The motor controller circuit boards, 24V/250W and 36V/350W, were sold separately as well as part of the kits. The model numbers KT24WSH-BF08 and KT36WSH-BFZ13504 can be found on the front of the motor control units.
Reported concern (CPSC)
Water can enter the motor controller and cause it to accelerate on its own, posing a crash and injury hazard to the rider.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled motor controller circuit boards and kits and contact the firm for a free replacement motor controller circuit board.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026