Stairlifts like any mechanical equipment, can experience issues that may lead to recalls that ensure user safety. These recalls are often issued due to potential hazards such as mechanical malfunctions, electrical faults, or design flaws that could pose risks of falls or injuries. Notable recalls have included problems with seat post separations, electrical malfunctions leading to fire risks, and structural weaknesses in components. Addressing these recalls promptly is crucial to prevent accidents and ensure the safety and reliability of stairlifts for all users.
We have compiled a list of stairlift recalls, gathered from various public sources, to help users understand the safety concerns that have led to these recalls.
Acorn Superglide 120 Stairlift Recall (2015) Affected models include the Acorn 120 Stairlift, Acorn 120 Outdoor Stairlift, Acorn 120 Superglide Stairlift, Acorn Outdoor Stairlift, and Acorn Slimline Stairlift. These were manufactured between March 2007 and March 2011. The seat post can separate from the main seat support, posing a fall hazard. Approximately 34,500 units were involved in this recall.
Acorn 180 Curved Stairlift Recall (2016) This recall affected models manufactured before April 2012, with serial numbers from 140401487591 to 140410249946. The issue was due to aluminum rivets holding the base squab to the framer that could elongate and break under prolonged use.
For both recalls, consumers were advised to contact Acorn for a free in-home repair and were warned not to use the stairlift until it was fixed if they could navigate the stairs safely without assistance.
Savaria Concord Lifts, Inc. Savaria SL1000 In May 2017, recalled the Savaria SL1000 Stairlift due to a potential fire hazard. The recall was initiated because the stairlift’s electrical controller, combined with motor, causes feedback, damaging a component on the control board, starting a fire source.
ThyssenKrupp Access Corp. LEVANT recalled the ThyssenKrupp Accessibility LEVANT Stairlift between December 2008 and July 2012 due to a potential hazard. The recall was initiated because the seat could break as a result of damage resulting from a seat belt being trapped underneath the foldable part of the seat when the seat belt is not buckled source.
Handicare recalled their models Vermeer, Van Gogh, and Rembrandt stairlift models due to a part (seat levelling motor) suffering from premature excessive wear, which could lead to the seat not being level with the floor of the stairlift source.
The recall affected batch numbers 010116 to 080916 (date format: DDMMYY) for the Vermeer, Van Gogh, and Rembrandt stairlifts. Handicare requested that customers contact them if they came across any of these units in the field source.
