The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21E068000·Announced 2021-07-23

Ricon Baylift Wheelchair Lift Recall for Barrier Strength Defect

Ricon is recalling Baylift Wheelchair Lifts because the outer barrier may fail to withstand maximum force, increasing injury 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 structural defect in a vehicle safety component that increases the risk of injury to occupants, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Ricon Corporation is recalling certain Baylift Wheelchair Lifts, identified by part number RISSBF3XXX-XX. The recall involves 1,877 units. The defect is that the outer barrier cannot withstand the maximum force when fully deployed, causing the lifts to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."

If the wheelchair lift's outer barrier cannot withstand the minimum amount of force, it can increase the risk of injury to lift occupants. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Ricon will add a side barrier support feature to affected wheelchair lifts free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 27, 2021. 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:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP recall
Manufacturer
Ricon Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Wheelchair Lift
Hazard
Affected units
1,877

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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