Tracer IV wheelchairs, Heavy duty manual wheel chair, 24" seat width, 450 lbs. weight capacity. Distributed by Invacare, Elyria, OH 44035 For transportation to accomplish necessary tasks of daily living in a home or community environment for the user.
FDA Recall Z-0634-2014 · Posted 2014-01-08
Recalling FirmInvacare Corporation
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeIOR
Date Initiated2012-04-16
Date Terminated2014-01-10
Product Quantity227 Wheelchairs
Reason for Recall
The wheels on Tracer IV wheelchairs (Tracer IV 24" seat width, 450 lbs. weight capacity manual wheel chair) were warped and wobbled when rolled.
Firm Action
The firm, Invacare, sent a memo dated December 4, 2013 to their customer. The memo described the product, problem, and actions to be taken . On February 8, 2012 representatives from the recalling firm visited the customer to investigate the complaint. The wheelchairs were returned and destroyed.
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Root Cause
Component design/selection
Distribution Pattern
US Distribution: Michigan only.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.