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Report Summary

The Consumer, 77, reports that he took first ride on his new e-bike, went 5 city blocks, and the rear wheel locked going downhill. The rear tire slid and wore through. No injury reported.

Product Details
  • Product Description: APYEAR Folding Electric Bike Model A1. 14 inch. 500 Watts
  • Manufacturer/Importer/Private Labeler Name: HEZE YIBAIKE TRADING CO., LTD. dba APYEAR
  • Brand Name: APYEAR
  • Model Name or Number: A1
  • Serial Number: 0
  • UPC Code: 0
  • SKU#:
  • Date Manufactured:
  • Retailer: Walmart.com
  • Retailer State:
  • Purchase Date: 4/30/2026
  • Product Category: Sports and Recreation
  • Product Type: Recreational Vehicles (Unlicensed)
  • Product Code: Electric power-assisted pedal bicycles (5045)
Associated Recall
Incident Details
  • Incident Description: New e-bike. First ride. 5 city blocks. Rear wheel locked going down hill. Rear tire slid, wore thru.
  • Incident Date: 7/15/2026
  • Incident Location: Street or Highway
Victims Involved
  • Injury Information: No Incident, No Injury
  • My Relationship to the Victim: Self
  • Sex: Male
  • Victim's Age When Incident Occurred: 77 years
Comments from the Manufacturer/Private Labeler
Additional Details
  • Submitter has product?:
  • Product was damaged before incident?:
  • Product was modified before incident?:
  • If yes to any, explanation:
  • Have you contacted the manufacturer?:
  • If Not, Do you plan to?:
  • Report Number: 20260725-F638E-2147313417
  • Report Date: 7/25/2026
  • Sent to Manufacturer/Importer/Private Labeler: 7/29/2026
  • Report First Publication Date: 8/12/2026
  • Category of Submitter: Consumer