Kuschall K Junior Manual wheelchair
- Company
- Invacare Corporation
- Recall Initiated
- June 15, 2009
- Posted
- November 25, 2009
- Terminated
- November 21, 2011
- Recall Number
- Z-0421-2010
- Quantity
- 20 Wheelchairs
- Firm Location
- Elyria, OH
Reason for Recall
The handle has been breaking at a calculated weight of 65 kg which may have serious consequences (broken bones) depending on the circumstances of the break (e.g., user on ramps, hills, etc.).
Distribution
Product was distributed to the following states: CA, CO, MN, NJ, OR, PA, TX & VA and one to Canada.
Lot / Code Info
Model Numbers: 0806281234, 0806893858, 0806135534, 0806161578, 0806237627, 0806268153, 0806268154, 0806309590, 0806315524, 0806351557, 0806568768, 0806591793. 0806670117, 0806724855, 0806731287, 0806773921, 0807007811, 0807019897, 0807062866, 0807110193
Root Cause
Device Design
Action Taken
The firm contacted their customers by telephone and then sent a recall notification letter to each customer on 6/15/2009. Questions are directed to email: Recalls@Invacare.com or phone: 800-333-6900.