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Terminated

Tarsys 1st Generation Seating System - an optional accessory for the Powered Wheelchairs.

FDA Recall Z-0682-03 · Posted 2003-03-26

Recalling FirmInvacare Corp
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeITI
Date Initiated2003-03-10
Date Terminated2012-04-13
Product Quantity20,956 units

Reason for Recall

A short circuit within the charger harness may cause heat damage to the units with potential for fire.

Firm Action

On 3/10/2003, the firm mailed recall letters to all affected dealer accounts. The dealers were asked to contact all customers who have purchased powered wheelchairs with the optional Tarsys Seating System.

Root Cause

Other

Distribution Pattern

The scooters were shipped to dealerships located nationwide, and to foreign distributors located in Thailand, So. Africa, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Japan, Maylasia, Korea, Isreal, Australia. 92% of affected units were shipped to domestic accounts.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

K911151POWER WHEELCHAIR - TILT & RECLINE SEATING SYSTEMTarsys Engineering, Inc. · 1991-05-29

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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