TerraTrike recalls Rambler x16, Rambler All Terrain and Rambler E.V.O. Adult Tricycles
- Starting date:
- October 9, 2018
- Posting date:
- October 9, 2018
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Sports/Fitness
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-67890
Affected products
TerraTrike Adult Tricycles - Rambler x16, Rambler All Terrain and Rambler E.V.O.
Product description
This recall involves adult, pedal powered tricycles. The recalled models include: TerraTrike Rambler x16 (orange), Rambler All Terrain (green) and Rambler E.V.O. (yellow). They have two wheels in the front and one wheel in the back and a black canvas seat. 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 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.
Hazard identified
The right hand wheel hub mount can bend or break and cause the rider to lose control, posing serious crash and injury hazards.
As of September 27, 2018, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada. In the United States, there have been seven reports of the hub mounts bending or breaking with no reports of injuries.
Number sold
Approximately 13 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from May 2018 to August 2018.
Place of origin
Manufactured in the United States.
Companies
- Distributor
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TerraTrike
Grand Rapids
Michigan
UNITED STATES
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trikes and return them to the place of purchase for a free repair.
For more information, consumers can contact TerraTrike toll-free at 1-800-945-9110 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.