Acorn Stairlifts is recalling about 34,500 Acorn Superglide 120 motorized stair lifts because the seat post can separate from the main support, potentially causing the user to fall. The recall includes various versions such as the Acorn 120, Outdoor, Superglide, and Slimline models manufactured between March 2007 and March 2011. Acorn has received two reports of deaths in the United Kingdom due to this seat post separation, though no incidents have been reported in the United States. Consumers should contact Acorn for a free in-home repair.
The seat post on these stair lifts can break away from the main seat support frame during use. This defect can cause the chair to collapse or tip, potentially leading to serious injury or death from a fall down the stairs.
Consumers should immediately contact Acorn for a free in-home repair. Until the stair lift is repaired, consumers should consider whether to continue using the stair lift based on their ability to safely use the stairs unaided. If a consumer is able to use the stairs safely, then he or she should not use the lift until it is repaired.
Acorn Superglide 120 Stairlift
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response