Electric Bicycles Recalled by Faraday; Seat Post Poses Fall Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #19156
Recall Date
2019-07-02
Manufacturer
Faraday Bicycles Inc., of Santa Cruz, Calif.
Units Affected
About 4,450
Products Involved
Faraday electric Porteur, Porteur S, Cortland and Cortland S Bicycle Seat Posts
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.
Reported Injuries
Faraday has received nine reports of incidents involving the seat post breaking including one minor injury.
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.
Manufactured In
Taiwan
Full Recall 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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28