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Invacare 600 lb. Bariatric Bed, Head motor extension cable used on component numbers BAR5490 and BAR5490IVC. These compo

FDA device recall Z-0187-2012 · posted 2011-11-14 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Invacare Corporation
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.
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.
Root cause
Labeling design
Status
Terminated
Product code
LLI
Quantity affected
35,747
Distribution
Distribution Nationwide and to United Arab Emirates, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Guam, Mexico, & Virgin Islands.
Date initiated
2011-06-23
Date posted
2011-11-14
Date terminated
2013-07-02
Location
Elyria, OH

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