Ricon Corporation recalls Ricon S5510

Recall date

February 18, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall number

15E010000

Brand / firm

Ricon

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 4 units

Why it was recalled

If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.

What was recalled

Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain S5510 series wheelchair lifts sold as aftermarket accessory parts and manufactured by Ricon Corporation from November 30, 2010, to February 25, 2011. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.

What to do

Gillig will notify owners to contact Ricon and have supplemental platform support bumpers installed. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on March 16, 2015. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500, or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.