FDX Electric Wheelchair recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

January 15, 2015

Source

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

Official notice title

Invacare Corporation recalls FDX Electric Wheelchair. Invacare FDX, TDX series and Storm Series (3G) power wheelchairs in 20 to 24 inch width config…

Recall number

Z-1138-2015

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Invacare Corporation

Sold / distributed

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.

Why it was recalled

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.

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

What was recalled

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.