The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·14E041000·Announced 2014-07-16

Ricon Recalls Wheelchair Lifts Due to Platform Side Plate Cracking Risk

Ricon is recalling specific wheelchair lift models because the platform side plate may crack, potentially causing the platform to fall and injure the operator.

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 structural defect in a mobility device that poses a risk of injury to the operator, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Ricon Corporation is recalling certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured after January 1, 2006. The recall involves approximately 28,000 units.

The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack. If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.

Ricon will notify owners, and dealers will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during September 2014. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 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
28,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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