Invacare¿ Pronto¿ Air Personal Transporter recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

February 2, 2015

Source

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

Official notice title

Invacare Corporation recalls Invacare¿ Pronto¿ Air Personal Transporter (power wheelchair), Invacare Corporation, One Invacare Way, Elyria, Ohio, 44…

Recall number

Z-2358-2015

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Invacare Corporation

Sold / distributed

Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) Distribution including Puerto Rico, and to the states of : AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA and WI., and…

Why it was recalled

The batteries used in the Invacare¿ Pronto¿ Air Personal Transporter models power wheelchairs have the possibility to overheat during charging which could potentially result in leaking battery acid and/or swelling battery, loss of use, chemical burns and/or property damage.

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

What was recalled

Invacare¿ Pronto¿ Air Personal Transporter (power wheelchair), Invacare Corporation, One Invacare Way, Elyria, Ohio, 44035-4190, (800) 333 -6900.