NYC Man Killed After Peloton Bike Tipped Over and Severed His Carotid Artery During Workout; Lawsuit Claims Inadequate Warnings

NYC man killed when Peloton bike toppled over and severed his carotid artery during workout. Lawsuit filed by man's mother alleges inadequate warnings on bike.
Ryan Furtado, 32, was found dead in his Brooklyn apartment with the Peloton bike resting on his neck. He was doing a "Core" workout that required getting on and off the bike.
Lawsuit claims Furtado used the bike to help stand up, causing it to destabilize and fall on him. Severed his carotid artery, killing him instantly.
Suit alleges Peloton failed to adequately warn of injury risk from using bike to pull oneself up during workouts. Seeks damages from Peloton.
Latest incident for Peloton, which has faced accidents, injuries, recalls involving bikes and treadmills. Currently recalling over 2 million bikes for risk of seat-related injuries.

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NYC Man Killed After Peloton Bike Tipped Over and Severed His Carotid Artery During Workout; Lawsuit Claims Inadequate Warnings

NYC man killed when Peloton bike toppled over and severed his carotid artery during workout. Lawsuit filed by man's mother alleges inadequate warnings on bike.
Ryan Furtado, 32, was found dead in his Brooklyn apartment with the Peloton bike resting on his neck. He was doing a "Core" workout that required getting on and off the bike.
Lawsuit claims Furtado used the bike to help stand up, causing it to destabilize and fall on him. Severed his carotid artery, killing him instantly.
Suit alleges Peloton failed to adequately warn of injury risk from using bike to pull oneself up during workouts. Seeks damages from Peloton.
Latest incident for Peloton, which has faced accidents, injuries, recalls involving bikes and treadmills. Currently recalling over 2 million bikes for risk of seat-related injuries.

nypost.com

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