Reported Dec 18, 2018
TerraTrike Recalls Adult Tricycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards
Forever Machine Industrial Co. Ltd. of Taiwan (frame)
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
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.
Firm 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 .
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- TerraTrike Rambler E.V.O adult tricycles
- Amount recalled
- About 450
Where it was sold
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..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The torque sensor in the wheel can activate unexpectedly and cause the trike to power forward, posing crash and injury hazards.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: The firm has received five reports of the torque sensor activating while not pedaling. No injuries have been reported.
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