CPSCJuly 2, 2019

Electric Bicycles Recalled by Faraday

Electric Bicycles Recalled by Faraday; Seat Post Poses Fall Hazard

Why was Electric Bicycles Recalled by Faraday recalled?

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

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

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Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Faraday electric Porteur, Porteur S, Cortland and Cortland S Bicycle Seat Posts
Company
Faraday Bicycles Inc., of Santa Cruz, Calif.
Quantity
About 4,450
Sold at
Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide or directly to consumers by Faraday from March 2015 through March 2019 for between $2,500 and $3,500.
Recall date
July 2, 2019
Incidents / injuries
Faraday has received nine reports of incidents involving the seat post breaking including one minor injury.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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