Electric Bicycles Recalled by Faraday; Seat Post Poses Fall Hazard
Faraday electric Porteur, Porteur S, Cortland and Cortland S Bicycle Seat Posts
Date of Recall
2019-07-02CPSC Release Number
19-156Manufactured In
TaiwanUnits
About 4,450Importer
Faraday Bicycles Inc., of Santa Cruz, Calif.Sold By
Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide or directly to consumers by Faraday from March 2015 through March 2019 for between $2,500 and $3,500.Problem/Hazard
The seat post on the bicycles can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.Injuries/Incidents
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.
Remedy
ReplaceConsumer 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.Recall Comments
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