ThyssenKrupp Accessibility LEVANT Stairlift. Intended to mechanically transport one mobility impaired person in a fold-d
FDA device recall Z-0557-2013 · posted 2012-12-18 · Terminated
Recall details
- Recalling firm
- ThyssenKrupp Access Corp
- Reason for recall
- The seat could break as a result of damage resulting from a seat belt being trapped underneath the foldable part of the seat when the seat belt is not buckled.
- Action taken
- The firm, ThyssenKrupp Access sent an "IMPORTANT SAFETY AND PRODUCT USE INFORMATION" letter dated August 6, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Contact the firm at 1-800-925-3100 ext. 5484 for assistance regarding this recall.
- Root cause
- Device Design
- Status
- Terminated
- Product code
- ILK
- Quantity affected
- 5,413 stairlifts
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of IL, IN, MI, OH, WI, IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD, AR, LA,OK, TX. AZ, CO, ID, MT, NM, UT, MT, AK, CA, HI, OR, WA, AL, FL, GA, KY, NC, SC, TN, M
- Date initiated
- 2012-08-06
- Date posted
- 2012-12-18
- Date terminated
- 2014-01-29
- Location
- Grandview, MO
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Related 510(k) clearances
| Record | Firm | Date |
|---|---|---|
| LEVANT, HOMEGLIDE (K121560) | Thyssenkrupp Accessibility B.V. | 2012-11-01 |