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.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued November 14, 2011).
- 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
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
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.