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Electric Bicycles Recalled by Faraday; Seat Post Poses Fall Hazard

Recalled July 2, 2019 · CPSC recall 19156 · Electric

Hazard

The seat post on the bicycles can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

Remedy

Replace · Repair

Units

About 4,450

Incidents / injuries

Faraday has received nine reports of incidents involving the seat post breaking including one minor injury.

Description

This recall involves seat posts for four Faraday bicycle models, Porteur, Porteur S, Cortland, Cortland S. The words "HL" or "Zoom" are engraved on the seat post. The bikes were sold in various colors including Classic White, British Racing Green, Tungsten, Slate Gray, Midnight Run, Stingray Blue, Seafoam and Coral.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bikes and contact Faraday for information on how to receive a free seat post replacement and free installation at a specialty bicycle retailer. Faraday is contacting all known purchasers directly. Consumers should not replace the seat post themselves. They should take their recalled bicycles to a specialty bicycle retailer for proper placement and fit of the replacement seat post.

Contact

Faraday Bicycles toll-free at 888-770-7085 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.faradaybikes.com or www.recallrtr.com/faradayseatpost and click on “Seat Post Recall” for more information.

Product

Faraday electric Porteur, Porteur S, Cortland and Cortland S Bicycle Seat Posts

Imported by

Faraday Bicycles Inc., of Santa Cruz, Calif.

Retailers

Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide or directly to consumers by Faraday from March 2015 through March 2019 for between $2,500 and $3,500.

Made in

Taiwan

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →