Invacare I-Fit" Shower Chair (Models 9780, 9781, 9781-1), Invacare Corporation, Elyria, OH 44035. These shower chairs are designed for individuals who require seating support when bathing or showering and provide comfort and safety in the bathtub.
- Company
- Invacare Corporation
- Recall Initiated
- August 6, 2012
- Posted
- September 26, 2012
- Terminated
- February 11, 2014
- Recall Number
- Z-2461-2012
- Quantity
- 21,168 chairs
- Firm Location
- Elyria, OH
Reason for Recall
On August 6, 2012, Invacare voluntarily recalled the Invacare I-Fit" Shower Chair (Models 9780, 9781, 9781-1) based on the return, quality and adverse event data received.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including DC and the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY and the countries of AUSTRALIA, CANADA, GUAM, ISRAEL, NEW ZEALAND, THAILAND, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO.
Lot / Code Info
9780, 9781, 9781-1
Root Cause
Device Design
Action Taken
Invacare sent an "URGENT: RECALL INFORMATION" letter dated August 31, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to discontinue use of any affected product and to call the Recall Support Line at 877-496-5041 for assistance.