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Ricon Corporation - Wheelchair Lift May Inadvertently Move
Published: June 23, 2026Recall ID: 26E038000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A wheelchair lift that continues to move while occupied increases the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
Ricon Corporation (Ricon) is recalling certain S-Series and K-Series wheelchair platform lifts. The electrical contactor may fail, preventing the controls from stopping the lift.
Affected Products
Wheelchair Lift May Inadvertently Move
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Wheelchair Lift May Inadvertently Move |
| Nhtsa id | 26E038000 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26E038000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Ricon Corporation |
| Defect summary | Ricon Corporation (Ricon) is recalling certain S-Series and K-Series wheelchair platform lifts. The electrical contactor may fail, preventing the controls from stopping the lift. |
| Corrective action | Dealers will correct the wiring by install two diodes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2026. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. |
| Consequence summary | A wheelchair lift that continues to move while occupied increases the risk of injury. |
| Potentially affected | 1220 |
| Report received date | 2026-06-23T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |