Electric Bicycles Recalled by Faraday; Seat Post Poses Fall Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 19-156 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- July 2, 2019
- Brand
- Faraday
- Category
- E-bikes, e-scooters and hoverboards
- Products
- Faraday electric Porteur, Porteur S, Cortland and Cortland S Bicycle Seat Posts
- Hazard
- Falls and tip-overs hazard
- Hazard type
- Falls and tip-overs
- Remedy
- Replace, Repair
- Units
- About 4,450
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Last updated by CPSC
- July 2, 2019
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Faraday electric Porteur, Porteur S, Cortland and Cortland S Bicycle Seat Posts · About 4,450 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide or directly to consumers by Faraday from March 2015 through March 2019 for between $2,500 and $3,500.; Faraday Bicycles Inc., of Santa Cruz, Calif..
Injuries or incidents reported
Faraday has received nine reports of incidents involving the seat post breaking including one minor injury.
Consumer contact
Faraday Bicycles toll-free at 888-770-7085 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at seatpostrecall@faradaybikes.com or online at www.faradaybikes.com or www.recallrtr.com/faradayseatpost and click on “Seat Post Recall” for more information.
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 44 recalls in the e-bikes, e-scooters and hoverboards category, 7 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Faraday electric Porteur, Porteur S, Cortland and Cortland S Bicycle Seat Posts (About 4,450 units). This recall involves seat posts for four Faraday bicycle models, Porteur, Porteur S, Cortland, Cortland S.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Falls and tip-overs hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
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…
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on July 2, 2019. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.