TerraTrike Recalls Adult Tricycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards

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.. Recalled by Forever Machine Industrial Co. Ltd., of Taiwan (frame). Units affected: About 450.

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

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.

This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 18, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 19052.