Faraday electric Porteur, Porteur S, Cortland and Cortland S Bicycle Seat Posts

The seat post on the bicycles can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider. sold at Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide or directly to consumers by Faraday from March 2015 – March 2019 for $2,500 to $3,500.

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Affected model numbers

Why it was recalled

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

Incident reports to the firm

Injuries reported

SaferProducts.gov reports

Faraday has received nine reports of incidents involving the seat post breaking including one minor injury.

The official remedy

Remedy type: replace

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.

Product and sales details

UnitsAbout 4,450

Made inTaiwan

Sold atSpecialty bicycle retailers nationwide or directly to consumers by Faraday

Sales periodMarch 2015 – March 2019

Price$2,500 to $3,500

How to reach the firm

Phone

888-770-7085

7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday

seatpostrecall@faradaybikes.com

Recall page

www.faradaybikes.com

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