Currie Technologies · Recalled
Currie Technologies Recalls Adult Tricycles Due to Fall Hazard
The rear axle can break causing a rear wheel to detach, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
- Units
- About 2,100
- Reports
- 6
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $850–$1,120
- Remedy
- Replace
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Independent bicycle shops and electric bicycle shops nationwide and online at Walmart.com from March 2007 through March 2012 for between $850 and $1120.
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Acetrikes Industrial Co., Ltd., of China, Currie Technologies, of Chatsworth, Calif.
Incident log
The firm is aware of six incidents, including five reports of bruises and scrapes.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these tricycles and contact Currie Technologies to receive a free replacement component and repair.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUN 21 2012; last revised APR 13 2016.
