Currie Technologies Adult Tricycles recall: Fall Hazard
Currie Technologies Recalls Adult Tricycles Due to Fall Hazard
Why was Currie Technologies Adult Tricycles recalled?
The rear axle can break causing a rear wheel to detach, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using these tricycles and contact Currie Technologies to receive a free replacement component and repair. Contact: For additional information, contact Currie Technologies at (800) 377-4532 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the Currie Technologies website at www.currietech.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Tricruiser Electric-Powered Adult Tricycles
- Company
- Acetrikes Industrial Co., Ltd., of China, Currie Technologies, of Chatsworth, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 2,100
- Sold at
- Independent bicycle shops and electric bicycle shops nationwide and online at Walmart.com from March 2007 through March 2012 for between $850 and $1120.
- Recall date
- June 21, 2012
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm is aware of six incidents, including five reports of bruises and scrapes.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled tricycles are battery powered with 24" wheels and a basket between the rear wheels. Their brand name, eZip or iZip, is printed on the sides of the bike and above the front wheel. Bikes were sold in the following colors: red, blue and sand. Recalled tricycles are in the serial number range ACB06L00001 to ACB10H99999. Serial numbers are engraved on the frame under the handlebar support on the front of the tricycle. Model numbers include EZ-TRY-SD, IZ-TRY-RD, IZ-TRICR7-BL and IZ-TRY8-BL.