The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0557-2013·Announced 2012-12-26

ThyssenKrupp LEVANT Stairlifts Recalled Due to Seat Breakage Risk

ThyssenKrupp Access Corp is recalling 5,413 LEVANT stairlifts because the seat could break if the seat belt is trapped underneath the foldable part.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a structural defect (seat breakage) that poses a significant risk of injury to mobility-impaired users.

Plain-English summary

ThyssenKrupp Access Corp is recalling 5,413 LEVANT stairlifts. These devices are intended to mechanically transport one mobility impaired person in a fold-down seat up and down straight stairs, both indoors and outdoors.

The recall is being issued because the seat could break as a result of damage caused by a seat belt being trapped underneath the foldable part of the seat when the seat belt is not buckled.

The affected stairlifts were sold between December 5, 2008, and July 31, 2012. The products do not have lot numbers assigned and no expiration date. They were distributed nationwide in the United States and in Canada (Nova Scotia and British Columbia). Consumers should stop using the stairlifts and contact the recalling firm for instructions.

The recalled product

Product
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.
Manufacturer
ThyssenKrupp Access Corp
Category
Medical Device — Mobility Aid
Hazard
Affected units
5,413

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 45 states specifically:

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