CPSC2019-07-02
Electric Bicycles Recalled by Faraday; Seat Post Poses Fall Hazard
Faraday Bicycles Inc., of Santa Cruz, Calif.
Hazard
The seat post on the bicycles can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Remedy
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.
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.
Affected count
About 4,450
Injuries reported
Faraday has received nine reports of incidents involving the seat post breaking including one minor injury.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Faraday electric Porteur, Porteur S, Cortland and Cortland S Bicycle Seat Posts
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Electric-Bicycles-Recalled-by-Faraday-Seat-Post-Poses-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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