ThyssenKrupp Accessibility LEVANT Stairlift. Intended to mechanically transport one mobility impaired person in a fold-down seat up and down straight stairs, indoors and outdoors.
FDA Recall Z-0557-2013 · Posted 2012-12-18
Recalling FirmThyssenKrupp Access Corp
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeILK
Date Initiated2012-08-06
Date Terminated2014-01-29
Product Quantity5,413 stairlifts
Reason for Recall
The seat could break as a result of damage resulting from a seat belt being trapped underneath the foldable part of the seat when the seat belt is not buckled.
Firm Action
The firm, ThyssenKrupp Access sent an "IMPORTANT SAFETY AND PRODUCT USE INFORMATION" letter dated August 6, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers.
Contact the firm at 1-800-925-3100 ext. 5484 for assistance regarding this recall.
Root Cause
Device Design
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of IL, IN, MI, OH, WI, IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD, AR, LA,OK, TX. AZ, CO, ID, MT, NM, UT, MT, AK, CA, HI, OR, WA, AL, FL, GA, KY, NC, SC, TN, MD, PA, VA, WV, CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI and VT and the countries of Canada, Nova Scotia and British Columbia
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.