Recall Z-0634-2014 ยท IOR Wheelchair, Mechanical
Invacare Corporation
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.
| Date | Jan 8, 2014 (initiated Apr 16, 2012) |
| Status | Terminated |
| 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. |
| Root cause | Component design/selection |
| 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: ssaigal@invacare.com. |
| Quantity | 227 Wheelchairs |
| Distribution | US Distribution: Michigan only. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
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