FDA Recall Terminated

Tracer IV wheelchairs, Heavy duty manual wheel chair, 24" seat width, 450 lbs. weight capacity. Distributed by Invacare, Elyria, OH 44035 For transportation to accomplish necessary tasks of daily living in a home or community environment for the user.

Recall: Z-0634-2014 · Initiated April 16, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0634-2014
Event Number
67134
Firm
Invacare Corporation
FEI Number
3002889431
Product Code
IOR
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Component design/selection
Initiated
April 16, 2012
Posted
January 8, 2014
Terminated
January 10, 2014
Address
1 Invacare Way, Elyria, OH, 44035-4190

Description

Tracer IV wheelchairs, Heavy duty manual wheel chair, 24" seat width, 450 lbs. weight capacity. Distributed by Invacare, Elyria, OH 44035 For transportation to accomplish necessary tasks of daily living in a home or community environment for the user.

Reason

The wheels on Tracer IV wheelchairs (Tracer IV 24" seat width, 450 lbs. weight capacity manual wheel chair) were warped and wobbled when rolled.

Action

The firm, Invacare, sent a memo dated December 4, 2013 to their customer. The memo described the product, problem, and actions to be taken . On February 8, 2012 representatives from the recalling firm visited the customer to investigate the complaint. The wheelchairs were returned and destroyed. If you have any question, please call 440-329-6875 or email: [email protected].

Distribution

US Distribution: Michigan only.

Quantity

227 Wheelchairs