CPSC2018-12-18
TerraTrike Recalls Adult Tricycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards
Forever Machine Industrial Co. Ltd., of Taiwan (frame)
Hazard
The torque sensor in the wheel can activate unexpectedly and cause the trike to power forward, posing crash and injury hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trikes and return them to the place of purchase for a free speed sensor installation and a software upgrade.
Sold at
Authorized TerraTrike dealers, independent bicycle dealers and recumbent bicycle specialty stores nationwide and online at www.TerraTrike.com from August 2017 through October 1, 2018 for about $3,500.
Affected count
About 450
Injuries reported
The firm has received five reports of the torque sensor activating while not pedaling. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan (frame), India (torque sensor)
Remedy type
Repair
Products
TerraTrike Rambler E.V.O adult tricycles
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/2019/TerraTrike-Recalls-Adult-Tricycles-Due-to-Crash-and-Injury-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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