CPSC2018-09-27
TerraTrike Recalls Adult Tricycles Due to Crash Hazard
Forever Machine Industrial Co., Ltd., of Taichung, Taiwan
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled trikes and return them to the place of purchase for a free repair.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
600
Injuries reported
The firm has received seven reports of the hub mounts bending or breaking. No accidents or injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Adult tricycles (trikes)
Consumer 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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/TerraTrike-Recalls-Adult-Tricycles-Due-to-Crash-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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