TerraTrike Recalls Adult Tricycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards
危险说明 Hazard
- The torque sensor in the wheel can activate unexpectedly and cause the trike to power forward, posing crash and injury hazards.
受影响产品
官方描述 Description
This recall involves yellow TerraTrike Rambler Electrical Vehicle Option ( E.V.O.) recumbent pedal-powered trikes with an electric assist wheel. The trikes have two wheels in the front and one wheel in the back with a large black hub motor. "Terra Trike" is printed on the front of the back rest area. The model name "Rambler E.V.O." is located on the front outrigger tube that connects to the front left wheel. 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.
事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries
- The firm has received five reports of the torque sensor activating while not pedaling. No injuries have been reported.
官方补救措施 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.
Options:Repair
消费者联系信息
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 .
相关企业
制造商:Forever Machine Industrial Co. Ltd., of Taiwan (frame);Falco eMotors Pvt Ltd., of Pune, Maharashtra India (torque sensor)
制造国家/地区:Taiwan (frame);India (torque sensor)
进口商:WizWheelz Inc., dba TerraTrike, of Grand Rapids, Mich.
零售商: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.