RICON RICON WHEELCHAIR LIFT Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
RICON WHEELCHAIR LIFT
Brand
RICON
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Ricon Corporation is recalling certain RICON WHEELCHAIR LIFT equipment due to equipment adaptive/mobility:wheelchair lift/ramp issues. If the wheelchair lift's outer barrier cannot withstand the minimum amount of force, it can increase the risk of injury to lift occupants..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Ricon Corporation (Ricon) is recalling certain Baylift Wheelchair Lift, part number RISSBF3XXX-XX. The outer barrier cannot withstand the maximum force when fully deployed. As such, these lifts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the wheelchair lift's outer barrier cannot withstand the minimum amount of force, it can increase the risk of injury to lift occupants.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Ricon will add a side barrier support feature to affected wheelchair lifts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026