CPSC recall 18-236, announced September 27, 2018, covers Forever Machine Industrial Adult tricycles (trikes) (600 units). 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 notice cites 7 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled trikes and return them to the place of purchase for a free repair. Recall contact: call 800-945-9110, or go to www.terratrike.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
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.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received seven reports of the hub mounts bending or breaking. No accidents or injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled trikes and return them to the place of purchase for a free repair.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Forever Machine Industrial Co., Ltd., of Taichung, Taiwan
- Recall number
- 18-236
- Units
- 600
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Importer
- WizWheelz Inc., dba TerraTrike, of Grand Rapids, Mich.
- Distributor
- TerraTrike, of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Recall contact information
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.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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