| Level: | Consumer |
|---|---|
| Class: | II |
| Reference: | RC-2009-RN-00373-3 |
| Date agreed: | 28 May 2009 |
| Product: | INVACARE Action 2000 Wheelchairs Serial numbers between 7007533957 to 7008568013 inclusive |
| ARTG number: | 129939 |
| Sponsor: | Invacare Australia Pty Ltd |
| Contact: | 1800 460 460 - Invacare Customer Service |
| Reason: | The bolts used to secure the caster assemblies to the wheelchair frame can fail in use. This has the potential to cause occupants to fall from their wheelchair and sustain injuries. |
Classification system:
Class I defects are potentially life-threatening or could cause a serious risk to health.
Class II defects could cause illness or mistreatment, but are not Class I.
Class III defects may not pose a significant hazard to health, but withdrawal may be initiated for other reasons.
Class I & II recalls are considered to be safety related recalls.