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Currie Technologies Recalls Adult Tricycles Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled June 21, 2012 · CPSC recall 12202 · Currie Technologies

Hazard

The rear axle can break causing a rear wheel to detach, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 2,100

Incidents / injuries

The firm is aware of six incidents, including five reports of bruises and scrapes.

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.

What to do

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

Product

Tricruiser Electric-Powered Adult Tricycles

Manufacturer(s)

Acetrikes Industrial Co., Ltd., of China

Distributed by

Currie Technologies, of Chatsworth, Calif.

Retailers

Independent bicycle shops and electric bicycle shops nationwide and online at Walmart.com from March 2007 through March 2012 for between $850 and $1120.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →