The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·14E010000·Announced 2014-03-27

Ricon wheelchair lifts recalled due to potential fire hazard from cable

Ricon is recalling S and K series wheelchair lifts with armored pendant cables that may not clear the lift, posing a fire 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 (fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Ricon Corporation is recalling certain S series and K series wheelchair lifts manufactured between January 1, 2013, and January 4, 2014. The recall affects models equipped with an optional armored pendant cable, specifically those with model numbers starting with S2003, S2005, S2010, S5505, S5510, K2010, K5505, or K5510 and ending with the letter 'B'.

The defect involves the positioning of the armored cable, which may not clear the wheelchair lift. If the cable contacts the power lug and lacks a proper nonconductive cover, a short circuit may occur, potentially resulting in a fire. No injuries or fires have been reported in the source text.

Ricon will notify affected vehicle manufacturers and provide a supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge. The recall began on April 24, 2014, and is an expansion of recall 13E-001. 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 ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY recall
Manufacturer
Ricon Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Wheelchair Lifts
Hazard
Affected units
356

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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