[NMCycling] TerraTrike Recalls Adult Tricycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards

[Craig M. Doolittle via Bike-racers]

I'm sure none of the "racers" have these, but maybe good info for the shops and the community.



TerraTrike Recalls Adult Tricycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards:
Recall Date: December 18, 2018
Recall Number: 19-052

Recall Summary

Name of Product:
TerraTrike Rambler E.V.O adult tricycles

Hazard:
The torque sensor in the wheel can activate unexpectedly and cause the trike to power forward, posing crash and injury hazards.


Remedy: Repair
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.


Consumer Contact:
TerraTrike at 800-945-9110 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.terratrike.com <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.terratrike.com_&d=DwMF-g&c=jTZAAM0XhIN6PlQBQ9oQqw&r=wP628UuQfVu2NcBQfthd6Q&m=Vf5SLIe7ismzD7rvDicQauxIbi4swx_vRiscX8LnTJg&s=X-bhPBWmTOyq_lcQbHhDVFj2wntvihcBcF5cSwvIb-M&e=> and click on "Important Recall" for more information .

Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/TerraTrike-Recalls-Adult-Tricycles-Due-to-Crash-and-Injury-Hazards<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.cpsc.gov_Recalls_2019_TerraTrike-2DRecalls-2DAdult-2DTricycles-2DDue-2Dto-2DCrash-2Dand-2DInjury-2DHazards&d=DwMF-g&c=jTZAAM0XhIN6PlQBQ9oQqw&r=wP628UuQfVu2NcBQfthd6Q&m=Vf5SLIe7ismzD7rvDicQauxIbi4swx_vRiscX8LnTJg&s=KZ2BUxMrwpLuZ6MOiRdjGPFcHfADKJWxBZdlhY5OYR0&e=>

Recall Details

Units:
About 450

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 <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.terratrike.com_&d=DwMF-g&c=jTZAAM0XhIN6PlQBQ9oQqw&r=wP628UuQfVu2NcBQfthd6Q&m=Vf5SLIe7ismzD7rvDicQauxIbi4swx_vRiscX8LnTJg&s=X-bhPBWmTOyq_lcQbHhDVFj2wntvihcBcF5cSwvIb-M&e=> 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.

Incidents/Injuries:
The firm has received five reports of the torque sensor activating while not pedaling. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At:
Authorized TerraTrike dealers, independent bicycle dealers and recumbent bicycle specialty stores nationwide and online at www.TerraTrike.com<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.TerraTrike.com&d=DwQF-g&c=jTZAAM0XhIN6PlQBQ9oQqw&r=wP628UuQfVu2NcBQfthd6Q&m=Vf5SLIe7ismzD7rvDicQauxIbi4swx_vRiscX8LnTJg&s=iuE_sQr-GeylTSmQb2NMvLFkw-dKifkHsrECaWZrSPs&e=> from August 2017 through October 1, 2018 for about $3,500.


Manufacturer(s):
Forever Machine Industrial Co. Ltd., of Taiwan (frame) and Falco eMotors Pvt Ltd., of Pune, Maharashtra India (torque sensor)


Importer(s):
WizWheelz Inc., dba TerraTrike, of Grand Rapids, Mich.


Manufactured In:
Taiwan (frame) and India (torque sensor)

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