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Product recall · CPSCSeptember 27, 2018Serious
TerraTrike Adult Tricycles
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The right hand wheel hubmount can bend or break, allowing the user to lose control of the trike, which can result in serious injury or death.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — The agency describes a risk of serious injury or death.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled trikes and return them to the place of purchase for a free repair.
Who to contact: TerraTrike at 800-945-9110 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.terratrike.com and click on “Important Recall” for more information.
The product
These recalled products are TerraTrike adult, pedal powered, orange, green or yellow tricycles. They have two wheels in the front and one wheel in the back and a black canvas seat. Recalled models include: TerraTrike Rambler x16 (orange), Rambler All Terrain (green) and Rambler E.V.O. (yellow). The trikes, depending upon model, come with either three 20-inch wheels or three 24-inch wheels. The model names are located on the outrigger tubes that come out of the main tube and connect to the front wheels. The serial numbers included in this recall are listed on the firm's website at www.terratrike.com and are located under the main tube on a barcoded sticker near the rear wheel. The serial numbers are also stamped into the head (vertical) tube of the outrigger.
Details
- Units affected
- 600
- Recall date
- September 27, 2018
- Brand
- Forever Machine Industrial Co., Ltd., of Taichung, Taiwan, WizWheelz Inc., dba TerraTrike, of Grand Rapids, Mich.
- Made or distributed by
- TerraTrike, of Grand Rapids, Mich.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received seven reports of the hub mounts bending or breaking. No accidents or injuries have been reported.
Authorized TerraTrike dealers, independent bicycle dealers and recumbent bicycle specialty stores nationwide and online at www.TerraTrike.com from May 2018 through August 2018 for between $2,000 and $3,500.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “TerraTrike Recalls Adult Tricycles Due to Crash Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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