Acorn Recalling 34,500 Motorized Stairlifts

Acorn Stairlifts Inc is recalling about 34,500 motorized stairlifts after deaths involving the mechanical chairs, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Tuesday. The Orlando, Florida, company’s recall of the devices used to carry people up and down stairs involves five versions of the Acorn Superglide 120 model, the commission said in a statement. Acorn has received two reports of the seat post separating from the main support, resulting in deaths in Britain, the statement said. There have been no reports of U.S. incidents or injuries.