Genie Recalls 2011 TZ-50 Trailers Due to Structural Cracking Risk
Genie is recalling 2011 TZ-50 trailers because materials in the boom and chassis may crack, potentially causing the platform to fall.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (cracking in boom and chassis) that could result in the platform falling, increasing the risk of injuries and/or a vehicle crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.
Plain-English summary
Genie Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011 TZ-50 trailers. The recall addresses a defect where materials used in the boom and chassis components are susceptible to cracking.
Cracking in these supporting structures could result in the platform falling, which increases the risk of injuries and/or a vehicle crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
Genie will contact dealers and machine owners to arrange for the necessary work to be done at a specified Genie facility. The safety recall was expected to begin during January 2011. Owners may contact Genie's Service Department at 800-536-1800 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- GENIE TZ-50
- Brand
- GENIE
- Manufacturer
- GENIE INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Aerial Work Platform
- Affected units
- 19
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)
- TZ-50
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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