Recall Z-0557-2013 ยท ILK Transport, Patient, Powered
ThyssenKrupp Access Corp
ThyssenKrupp Accessibility LEVANT Stairlift. Intended to mechanically transport one mobility impaired person in a fold-down seat up and down straight stairs, indoors and outdoors.
| Date | Dec 18, 2012 (initiated Aug 6, 2012) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | The seat could break as a result of damage resulting from a seat belt being trapped underneath the foldable part of the seat when the seat belt is not buckled. |
| Root cause | Device Design |
| Action | The firm, ThyssenKrupp Access sent an "IMPORTANT SAFETY AND PRODUCT USE INFORMATION" letter dated August 6, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Contact the firm at 1-800-925-3100 ext. 5484 for assistance regarding this recall. |
| Quantity | 5,413 stairlifts |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of IL, IN, MI, OH, WI, IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD, AR, LA,OK, TX. AZ, CO, ID, MT, NM, UT, MT, AK, CA, HI, OR, WA, AL, FL, GA, KY, NC, SC, TN, MD, PA, VA, WV, CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI and VT and the countries of Canada, Nova Scotia and Bri |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K121560 | LEVANT, HOMEGLIDE Thyssenkrupp Accessibility B.V., Nov 1, 2012 |