Electric Bicycles Recalled by Faraday; Seat Post Poses Fall Hazard
Product: Faraday electric Porteur, Porteur S, Cortland and Cortland S Bicycle Seat Posts
Recall number: 19156
- Hazard
The seat post on the bicycles can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
- 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.
- 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.
- Recall date
- July 2, 2019
No confirmed match to a specific product in our database yet for this recall.
Regulator & source
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) · cpsc.gov
Official recall notice: cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Electric-Bicycles-Recalled-by-Faraday-Seat-Post-Poses-Fall-Hazard
Last updated September 24, 2026