The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16V067000·Announced 2016-02-05

Genie Recalls 2016 TZ-34/20 Trailer-Mounted Boom Lifts Due to Bolt Issue

Genie is recalling 2016 TZ-34/20 trailer-mounted boom lifts because bolts attaching the turntable may not be properly tightened, posing a risk of platform fall and injury.

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 (bolts) that could cause a platform to fall, creating a risk of injury, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Genie Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2016 TZ 34/20 trailer-mounted boom lifts manufactured between January 5, 2016, and January 20, 2016. The recall involves 6 units. The defect is that the bolts attaching the turntable to the rotation bearing may not have been properly tightened.

If the bolts are not properly tightened, they may shear, causing the platform to fall and increasing the risk of injury. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Genie will notify owners, and dealers will correctly tighten the bolts attaching the turntable to the rotation bearing free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2016. Owners may contact Genie customer service at 1-800-536-1800 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
GENIE TZ-34/20
Brand
GENIE
Manufacturer
Genie Industries, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Trailer-Mounted Boom Lift
Hazard
Affected units
6

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • TZ-34/20

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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