RecallDepth

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.

Company
Invacare Corporation
Recall Initiated
April 16, 2012
Posted
January 8, 2014
Terminated
January 10, 2014
Recall Number
Z-0634-2014
Quantity
227 Wheelchairs
Firm Location
Elyria, OH

Reason for Recall

The wheels on Tracer IV wheelchairs (Tracer IV 24" seat width, 450 lbs. weight capacity manual wheel chair) were warped and wobbled when rolled.

Distribution

US Distribution: Michigan only.

Lot / Code Info

Serial #'s: 11HM005144, 11IM031276-11IM031300, 11IM033659-11IM033718, 11KM011730 & 11KM032583-11KM032722.

Root Cause

Component design/selection

Action Taken

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.

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