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
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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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