The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·13E001000·Announced 2013-01-14

Ricon Recalls Wheelchair Lifts Due to Fire Risk from Cable

Ricon is recalling S and K Series wheelchair lifts equipped with an optional armored pendant cable that may cause a short circuit and 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 potential fire hazard caused by a short circuit, which meets the rubric criteria for 'Severe' due to the risk of significant property damage.

Plain-English summary

Ricon Corporation is recalling certain S Series and K Series wheelchair lifts manufactured after August 1, 2006. The recall applies to units equipped with an optional armored pendant cable that may have been installed without a protective cover, with a misinstalled cover, or in a way that does not clear the lift.

The defective cable may contact the power lug at the base of the wheelchair lift, causing a short circuit that could result in a fire. This recall campaign began in February 2013 and supersedes recall 12E-038.

Ricon will notify affected vehicle manufacturers and provide a supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge. Owners may contact Ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
Ricon Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Wheelchair Lift
Hazard
Affected units
4,075

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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