Electric Bicycles Recalled by Faraday; Seat Post Poses Fall Hazard
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.
Hazard
The seat post on the bicycles can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Injuries
Faraday has received nine reports of incidents involving the seat post breaking including one minor injury.
Made in
Taiwan
Where it was sold
- Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide or directly to consumers by Faraday from March 2015 through March 2019 for between $2,500 and $3,500.
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