The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·11V373000·Announced 2011-07-21

Genie Recalls Trailer-Mounted Aerial Work Platforms Due to Fire Risk

Genie is recalling certain TZ-34 and TZ-50 trailer-mounted aerial work platforms because a motor controller component can fail, potentially resulting in a fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a defect that can result in a fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or high-risk hazards, warranting a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Genie Industries, Inc. is recalling certain TZ-34 and TZ-50 trailer-mounted aerial work platform booms manufactured between May 2, 2011, and June 30, 2011. These units are equipped with a newly designed motor controller component. The same component was also installed as a service part replacement on TMZ 34/19 and TMZ 50 units between April 13, 2011, and July 13, 2011.

The defect involves the motor controller, which can fail. According to the recall notice, failure of this component can result in a fire. The safety recall began on August 2, 2011.

Genie will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. Owners may contact Genie's Service Department at 1-800-536-1800 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
GENIE TZ-34, TZ-50
Brand
GENIE
Manufacturer
GENIE INDUSTRIES, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Aerial Work Platform
Hazard
Affected units
354

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 (2)

  • TZ-34
  • TZ-50

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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