FDA Recall Terminated

TiLite X-Short anti-tip tubes, models TRA, AERO T, ZRA, AERO Z, 2GX, AERO X, Twist, and AERO R, a component of the TiLite wheelchair (anti-tip extension for manual wheelchairs). Product Usage: The affected component is part of a manual wheelchair to provide mobility to physically impaired individuals. The affected component is used to prevent the wheelchair from tipping backwards.

Recall: Z-2294-2019 · Initiated September 11, 2018

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2294-2019
Event Number
83360
Firm
TiSport, Llc
FEI Number
3002653226
Product Code
IOR
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Component design/selection
Initiated
September 11, 2018
Terminated
July 29, 2022
Address
2701 W Court St, Pasco, WA, 99301-3911

Description

TiLite X-Short anti-tip tubes, models TRA, AERO T, ZRA, AERO Z, 2GX, AERO X, Twist, and AERO R, a component of the TiLite wheelchair (anti-tip extension for manual wheelchairs). Product Usage: The affected component is part of a manual wheelchair to provide mobility to physically impaired individuals. The affected component is used to prevent the wheelchair from tipping backwards.

Reason

The anti-tip tubes potentially fail in certain situations and the wheelchairs can tip backwards.

Action

The recalling firm issued distributor letters dated 9/7/2018 via certified mail beginning on 9/11/2018. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken.

Distribution

Distribution was nationwide, including Puerto Rico. There was also government distribution but no military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Canada, Australia, Brazil, China, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and Uruguay.

Quantity

1,452 wheelchairs