CPSC recall · Reported December 18, 2018
TerraTrike Recalls Adult Tricycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards
The torque sensor in the wheel can activate unexpectedly and cause the trike to power forward, posing crash and injury hazards.
Forever Machine Industrial Co. Ltd., of Taiwan (frame) recalled This recall involves yellow TerraTrike Rambler Electrical Vehicle Option ( E.V.O.) recumb….
TerraTrike Recalls Adult Tricycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards was recalled by Forever Machine Industrial Co. Ltd., of Taiwan (frame) in December 18, 2018. Reason: The torque sensor in the wheel can activate unexpectedly and cause the trike to power forward, posing crash a…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trikes and return them to the place …. Verify recall #19052 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Forever Machine Industrial Co. Ltd., of Taiwan (frame) issued this CPSC recall-The torque sensor in the wheel can activate unexpectedly and cause the trike to power forward, posing crash a….
- None
- agency class
- December 18, 2018
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #19052 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product 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 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.
Reason for recall
The torque sensor in the wheel can activate unexpectedly and cause the trike to power forward, posing crash and injury hazards.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 19052 |
| Date reported | December 18, 2018 |
| Date initiated | December 18, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Forever Machine Industrial Co. Ltd., of Taiwan (frame) |
| Affected scope | About 450 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trikes and return them to the place of purchase for a free speed sensor inst…
- Check the recall number (19052) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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