Threshold Warning Kit – Wheelchair Lift Issue (2023)
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
THRESHOLD WARNING KIT RI32885
Brand
THRESHOLD WARNING KIT
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Ricon Corporation is recalling certain THRESHOLD WARNING KIT RI32885 equipment due to equipment adaptive/mobility:wheelchair lift/ramp issues. Beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to wheelchair lift users, increasing the risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Ricon Corporation (Ricon) is recalling certain Threshold Warning System Kits (TWS) with part number RI32885, designed for use with Ricon Baylift and Mirage Series wheelchair lifts. The red beacon lighting on the TWS may not be bright enough. As such, these kits fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to wheelchair lift users, increasing the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Ricon will replace the TWS kits, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 11, 2024. 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