Tracer IV wheelchairs, Heavy duty manual wheel chair, 24" seat width, 450 lbs. weight capacity. Distributed by Invacare,
FDA device recall Z-0634-2014 · posted 2014-01-08 · Terminated
Recall details
- Recalling firm
- Invacare Corporation
- 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.
- 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.
- Root cause
- Component design/selection
- Status
- Terminated
- Product code
- IOR
- Quantity affected
- 227 Wheelchairs
- Distribution
- US Distribution: Michigan only.
- Date initiated
- 2012-04-16
- Date posted
- 2014-01-08
- Date terminated
- 2014-01-10
- Location
- Elyria, OH
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