RecallDepth

Invacare 600 lb. Bariatric Bed, Head motor extension cable used on component numbers BAR5490 and BAR5490IVC. These components are part of the following Bed Model Number(s): BAR600, BARPKGCA, BAR600IVC, BARPKGIVC-1633, and BARPKG.

Company
Invacare Corporation
Recall Initiated
June 23, 2011
Posted
November 14, 2011
Terminated
July 2, 2013
Recall Number
Z-0187-2012
Quantity
35,747
Firm Location
Elyria, OH

Reason for Recall

Invacare Corporation decided to recall the products because risk analysis reveals that miskeying or disconnection of the head motor extension cable during bed set-up may result in product damage, or in rare instances, the potential for fire.

Distribution

Distribution Nationwide and to United Arab Emirates, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Guam, Mexico, & Virgin Islands.

Lot / Code Info

Model Number(s): BAR600, BARPKGCA, BAR600IVC, BARPKGIVC-1633, and BARPKG. 35747 serial numbers available from Invacare.

Root Cause

Labeling design

Action Taken

On 9/19/11, Invacare sent Recall Notificaiton Letters to their customers. They instructed their customers to quarantine the product, complete and return a response form.

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