Product Recall Number: 12-202
Why was Tricruiser Electric-Powered Adult Tricycles recalled?
The rear axle can break causing a rear wheel to detach, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Product Recall Number: 12-202
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2012-06-20
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Tricruiser Electric-Powered Adult Tricycles
Description: The rear axle on eZip and iZip Tricruiser tricycles can break causing a wheel to detach.
Hazard Description: The rear axle can break causing a rear wheel to detach, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 2,100
Incidents: The firm is aware of six incidents, including five reports of bruises and scrapes.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these tricycles and contact Currie Technologies to receive a free replacement component and repair.
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.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Acetrikes Industrial Co., Ltd., of China
Distributors: Currie Technologies, of Chatsworth, Calif.
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed