Acorn Stairlifts, Inc recalls Acorn 130 Stairlift, Brooks 130 Stairlift, Acorn 180 Stairlift, and Acorn Outdoor Stairlift

Recall date

April 20, 2016

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-0681-2022

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Acorn Stairlifts, Inc

Sold / distributed

Distributed nationwide to AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, VI, WA, WV, WI, and WY, as well as Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. There was no f…

Why it was recalled

The design of the seats did not consistently have the adequate strength required to support the customers weight with continued use.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Acorn 130 Stairlift, Brooks 130 Stairlift, Acorn 180 Stairlift, and Acorn Outdoor Stairlift