Ricon wheelchair lifts recalled due to potential platform failure
Ricon is recalling specific wheelchair lifts because oversized pivot holes may allow bearings to shift, potentially causing the platform to fall out of the vehicle.
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 structural defect in a mobility aid that could cause the platform to fall, creating a risk of injury to the operator, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Ricon Corporation is recalling certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured between January 1, 2006, and August 25, 2014. The affected units are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheelchair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Ricon will notify purchasers of the lifts. Dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or displaced bearings and inspect the platform for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on September 25, 2015. Owners may contact Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884 or by email at [email protected].
The recalled product
- Product
- EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY recall
- Manufacturer
- Ricon Corporation
- Affected units
- 38,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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