CPSC2015-07-21
Acorn Stairlifts Recalls Motorized Stair Lifts Due to Fall Hazard
Acorn Stairlifts Inc., of Orlando, Fla.
Hazard
The stair lift's seat post can separate from the main seat support, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately contact Acorn for a free in-home repair. Until the stair lift is repaired, consumers should consider whether to continue using the stair lift based on their ability to safely use the stairs unaided. If a consumer is able to use the stairs safely, then he or she should not use the lift until it is repaired.
Sold at
Acorn Stairlifts and Acorn Stairlifts' authorized dealers nationwide from March 2007 to December 2011 for about $3,400.
Affected count
About 34,500
Injuries reported
Acorn received two reports of incidents of the seat post separating from the main seat support and resulted in deaths in the United Kingdom. There have been no reports of incidents or injuries in the United States.
Manufactured in
United Kingdom
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Motorized stair lifts
Consumer contact
Acorn Stairlifts at (800) 361-2836 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.acornstairlifts.com and click on "Recall Information" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Acorn-Stairlifts-Recalls-Motorized-Stair-LiftsDon't want to check this manually?
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