Electric Bicycles Recalled by Faraday; Seat Post Poses Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2019-07-02 · 19156
Hazards
The seat post on the bicycles can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Recall
Number
19156
Date
2019-07-02
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Faraday electric Porteur, Porteur S, Cortland and Cortland S Bicycle Seat Posts
Remedies
Options
Replace; Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide or directly to consumers by Faraday from March 2015 through March 2019 for between $2,500 and $3,500.
Importer(s)
Faraday Bicycles Inc., of Santa Cruz, Calif.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
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.