Farber Specialty Vehicles Recall Wheelchair Lifts Due to Software Defect
Farber Specialty Vehicles is recalling 2008-2010 models with certain Ricon wheelchair lifts because a software defect may cause the lift to overrun the floor level, posing a tip-over or fall risk.
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 risk-of-harm product (wheelchair lift) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
Farber Specialty Vehicles (FSV) is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 specialty vehicles manufactured between October 2007 and December 2009. These vehicles are fitted with certain Ricon S Series and K Series L-Model wheelchair lifts. The recall addresses a problem in the software that controls the lift's "up" function.
If the "up" button is released before the floor level limit switch is activated, the lift may continue its upward travel and overrun the floor level cut-off point. When the platform overruns the vehicle floor level and stops at an angle of 15-20 degrees, it is possible for a person in a wheelchair to tip over or for someone standing on the platform to fall, possibly resulting in injuries.
FSV will notify owners, and repairs will be performed by authorized Ricon dealers free of charge. A software solution for this safety defect is under investigation. Until the software solution is available, Ricon will provide owners with a bulletin outlining proper wheelchair lift operation and will ship a DVD-based training aid to promote proper lift operation at no cost. The safety recall began on April 20, 2010. Owners may contact Ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or FSV at 1-614-863-6470.
The recalled product
- Product
- FARBER SPECIALTY VEHICLE
- Brand
- FARBER
- Manufacturer
- FARBER SPECIALTY VEHICLES
- Category
- Vehicle — Specialty Vehicle
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 7
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- SPECIALTY VEHICLE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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