NHTSA recall,
Ricon S-Series and K-Series Wheelchair Lifts
Wheelchair lifts may fail to stop, increasing injury risk.
Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice
What happened
Ricon Corporation is recalling certain Ricon S-SERIES WHEELCHAIR LIFT models because the electrical contactor may fail, preventing the controls from stopping the lift. A wheelchair lift that continues to move while occupied increases the risk of injury. The recall affects 1,220 units nationwide and was reported to NHTSA on June 23, 2026.
The product description states that Ricon is recalling certain S-Series and K-Series wheelchair platform lifts. The remedy offered by the agency is that dealers will correct the wiring by installing two diodes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2026.
What to do
If yours is included:
- Dealers will correct the wiring by installing two diodes, free of charge.
- Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2026. You may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
- Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2026.
What you get Free repair
Full text from NHTSA
Dealers will correct the wiring by installing two diodes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2026. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
Is yours affected?
Compare these details with yours, then check the recall notice to see which units are recalled.
Ricon S-Series Wheelchair Lift, Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Recall details
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Manufacturer
- Ricon Corporation
- Component
- Mobility equipment defect
- Campaign
- 26E038000
- Units affected
- 1,220
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters mailed
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-800-322-2884
All recalls from Ricon Corporation
Timeline
Reported to NHTSA
Listed on Recall Canary
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