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
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 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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