The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·12202·Announced 2012-06-21

Currie Technologies Recalls Tricruiser Electric Adult Tricycles Due to Fall Hazard

Currie Technologies is recalling about 2,100 Tricruiser electric adult tricycles because the rear axle can break, causing the rear wheel to detach and posing a fall hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect (rear axle breakage) posing a fall hazard, with reported minor injuries (bruises and scrapes) but no reports of serious injury or death, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported as severe.

Plain-English summary

Currie Technologies is recalling approximately 2,100 Tricruiser electric-powered adult tricycles. The recalled tricycles are battery-powered with 24-inch wheels and a basket between the rear wheels. The brand name, eZip or iZip, is printed on the sides of the bike and above the front wheel. The bikes were sold in red, blue, and sand colors. The serial number range is ACB06L00001 to ACB10H99999, engraved on the frame under the handlebar support on the front of the tricycle. Model numbers include EZ-TRY-SD, IZ-TRY-RD, IZ-TRICR7-BL, and IZ-TRY8-BL.

The recall is due to a fall hazard. The rear axle can break, causing a rear wheel to detach. The firm is aware of six incidents, including five reports of bruises and scrapes.

The tricycles were sold at independent bicycle shops and electric bicycle shops nationwide and online at Walmart.com from March 2007 through March 2012 for between $850 and $1,120. Consumers should immediately stop using these tricycles and contact Currie Technologies to receive a free replacement component and repair. For additional information, contact Currie Technologies at (800) 377-4532 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.currietech.com.

The recalled product

Product
Tricruiser Electric-Powered Adult Tricycles
Manufacturer
Acetrikes Industrial Co., Ltd., of China
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
2,100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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