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Invacare Corporation recalls MK5 NX Controller--Wheelchair controller
Recalled July 30, 2014 · FDA recall Z-2091-2014 · Invacare
Hazard
M41 Powered Wheelchairs received through Invacare Service Parts (ISP) have controllers that were programmed in a way this is not aligned to standard factory settings. The controller during different settings such as max forward speed, max forward acceleration, max reverse speed and max turning speed can result in momentary loss of control. · FDA Class II
Units
819
Sold at
Nationwide Distriution: CA, SC, IL, UT, TN, KS, HI, NJ, LA, TX,FL, IN, AL, AZ, MN, WI, MN, MI, AR,MA, GA, MS, NJ, NM, OK, ME, PA, NY, NC, OK, MO, WA, IA, OR,KY, MD, NE, ID, VA, WA, ND, MT, OH, NH, CT. Also shipped to Canada
Description
M41 Powered Wheelchairs received through Invacare Service Parts (ISP) have controllers that were programmed in a way this is not aligned to standard factory settings. The controller during different settings such as max forward speed, max forward acceleration, max reverse speed and max turning speed can result in momentary loss of control.
Product
MK5 NX Controller--Wheelchair controller
Manufacturer(s)
Invacare Corporation
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →