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Invacare Corporation recalls FDX Electric Wheelchair. Invacare FDX, TDX series and Storm Series (3G) power wheelchairs in 20 to 24 inch width configu
Recalled March 4, 2015 · FDA recall Z-1138-2015 · Invacare
Hazard
If the slack in the wires is not routed and secured correctly, flexing of the back pan under the users weight may cause the headrest knob or clamp bracket to pinch, damage or cut the wire. Smoking, sparking, burning or fire may occur if a wire is repetitively pinched at the same place. · FDA Class II
Units
60
Sold at
Worldwide Distribution-US (nationwide) including DC and the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, and WV, and the countries of Canada and Australia.
Description
If the slack in the wires is not routed and secured correctly, flexing of the back pan under the users weight may cause the headrest knob or clamp bracket to pinch, damage or cut the wire. Smoking, sparking, burning or fire may occur if a wire is repetitively pinched at the same place.
Product
FDX Electric Wheelchair. Invacare FDX, TDX series and Storm Series (3G) power wheelchairs in 20 to 24 inch width configurations with power recline seating system and a conventional style back.
Manufacturer(s)
Invacare Corporation
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →