Recall Z-1486-06 ยท IOR Wheelchair, Mechanical
Invacare Corporation
Kuschall''s K3/K4 Series of Manual Wheelchair, Model Airlite.
| Date | Sep 6, 2006 (initiated Jul 18, 2006) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | If the user has chosen to install optional anti-tippers on the chair, the anti-tipper as designed may not be able to bear the stress of repeated or quick loads placed on it, causing the bolt to bend or break. |
| Root cause | Device Design |
| Action | The recalling firm notified all consignees by recall letter sent on or about 7/20/06 along with replacement anti-tippers for each device on hand. |
| Quantity | 208 wheelchairs |
| Distribution | Nationwide and Canada. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K982336 | KUSCHALL DESIGN K3/K4 SERIES OF MANUAL WHEELCHAIRS Invacare Corp., Aug 21, 1998 |