Foot Section - BAR5490IVC recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

December 2, 2016

Source

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

Official notice title

Invacare Corporation recalls Foot Section - BAR5490IVC

Recall number

Z-1184-2017

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Invacare Corporation

Sold / distributed

Products were distributed in the following states: AK, AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, HI, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI. No foreign accounts

Why it was recalled

A quality issue with the junction box used in the bariatric bed junction that may omit sparks and result into a fire.

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

What was recalled

Foot Section - BAR5490IVC