Faraday electric Porteur recalled over fall hazard

Recall date

July 2, 2019

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Electric Bicycles Recalled by Faraday; Seat Post Poses Fall Hazard

Recall number

19156

Sold / distributed

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

Why it was recalled

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

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.

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.