The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0785-2013·Announced 2013-02-13

Invacare Solara 3G Manual Wheelchair Recalled for Brake Failure Risk

Invacare is recalling three Solara 3G custom manual wheelchairs because the wheels may rotate freely despite the hub brake being engaged.

What this means for you

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 mobility device with a brake failure risk that could lead to injury, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or illnesses, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Invacare Corporation is recalling three units of the Solara 3G Custom Manual Wheelchair. These wheelchairs are used to provide mobility to individuals restricted to a sitting position. The recall covers specific units with serial numbers 12GE003750, 12GE003554, and 12HE001766.

The recall is being issued because there is a potential for the wheel to rotate freely even when the hub brake is engaged. This defect could compromise the safety of the user by allowing unintended movement.

The affected units were distributed nationwide in the United States, including California and Montana. Consumers who possess one of the affected serial numbers should stop using the wheelchair and contact Invacare Corporation for instructions on how to proceed.

The recalled product

Product
Solara 3G Custom Manual Wheelchair Product Usage: To provide mobility to a person restricted to a sitting position.
Affected units
3

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 (3)

  • Model #3G
  • Serial numbers: 12GE003750
  • 12GE003554 and 12HE001766.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 2 states specifically: