Acorn Stairlifts Recalls Motorized Stair Lifts Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2015-07-21 · 15189
Hazards
The stair lift's seat post can separate from the main seat support, posing a fall hazard.
Recall
Number
15189
Date
2015-07-21
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Motorized stair lifts
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
Acorn Stairlifts and Acorn Stairlifts' authorized dealers nationwide from March 2007 to December 2011 for about $3,400.
Importer(s)
Acorn Stairlifts Inc., of Orlando, Fla.
Country of manufacture
United Kingdom
Description
This recall involves Acorn brand motorized stair lifts with the model name Acorn Superglide 120. The stair lifts are mechanical chairs that are installed on residential staircases to transport people with reduced mobility up and down stairs. The following versions of the Acorn Superglide 120 are being recalled: Acorn 120 Stairlift, Acorn 120 Outdoor Stairlift, Acorn 120 Superglide Stairlift, Acorn Outdoor Stairlift, and Acorn Slimline Stairlift. The recalled stair lifts were manufactured between March 2007 and March 2011 and have serial numbers between 110101209781 and 110202352678. For all of the recalled stair lifts, the name "Acorn Superglide 120" and the serial numbers are located on a silver label on the stair lift's carriage body cover and on the underside of the steel footrest.