Invacare Recalls Height Adjustable Walking Canes Due to Collapse Risk
Invacare is recalling height adjustable walking canes because the height-lock button may compress unexpectedly, causing the cane to collapse and potentially injure the user.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Devices): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (walking cane) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for potential injury without confirmed cases.
Plain-English summary
Invacare Corporation is recalling specific models of height adjustable walking canes (Model Numbers 8916, 8917, and 40918-6). The recall involves 38,280 canes distributed nationwide in the United States and in Australia, Puerto Rico, and Taiwan Province of China. The affected lot codes are PW111201, PW120201, PW120101, PW120301, and PW120401.
The recall was initiated following customer complaints indicating that the button used to hold the cane at the desired height may suddenly and unexpectedly compress. This malfunction can cause the cane to collapse, posing a risk of injury to the user. The device is used as an aid in walking or ambulation.
Consumers should stop using the affected canes immediately. Invacare is the recalling firm and is responsible for managing the recall process.
The recalled product
- Product
- Invacare Height Adjustable (walking) Canes, Model Numbers: 8916, 8917, and 40918-6. The device is packaged six (6) canes per shipping carton. The cane is used as an aid in walking or ambulation.
- Manufacturer
- Invacare Corporation
- Category
- Medical Device — Mobility Aids
- Affected units
- 38,280
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (5)
- The Lot Codes subject to recall are: PW111201
- PW120201
- PW120101
- PW120301
- and PW120401
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