FDA Recall Terminated

Invacare 600 lb. Bariatric Bed, Head motor extension cable used on component numbers BAR5490 and BAR5490IVC. These components are part of the following Bed Model Number(s): BAR600, BARPKGCA, BAR600IVC, BARPKGIVC-1633, and BARPKG.

Recall: Z-0187-2012 · Initiated June 23, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0187-2012
Event Number
59461
Firm
Invacare Corporation
FEI Number
1525712
Product Code
LLI
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Labeling design
Initiated
June 23, 2011
Posted
November 14, 2011
Terminated
July 2, 2013
Address
1200 Taylor St, Elyria, OH, 44035-6248

Description

Invacare 600 lb. Bariatric Bed, Head motor extension cable used on component numbers BAR5490 and BAR5490IVC. These components are part of the following Bed Model Number(s): BAR600, BARPKGCA, BAR600IVC, BARPKGIVC-1633, and BARPKG.

Reason

Invacare Corporation decided to recall the products because risk analysis reveals that miskeying or disconnection of the head motor extension cable during bed set-up may result in product damage, or in rare instances, the potential for fire.

Action

On 9/19/11, Invacare sent Recall Notificaiton Letters to their customers. They instructed their customers to quarantine the product, complete and return a response form.

Distribution

Distribution Nationwide and to United Arab Emirates, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Guam, Mexico, & Virgin Islands.

Quantity

35,747