Chenica Wheelchairs Recalled for Crash Test Specification Non-Compliance
Chenica Inc. is recalling 53 Gunnell Rehab Series wheelchairs because they may not meet WC-19 crash testing specifications.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the source text does not report any injuries, illnesses, or fatalities. The hazard is a specification non-compliance regarding crash testing, which fits the criteria for a moderate severity recall involving potential risk without reported harm.
Plain-English summary
Chenica Inc. is recalling 53 units of the Gunnell Rehab Series of Wheelchairs (GRSW), which are sold as Rehab Tough and Tilt (TNT), Rehab Recline and Mobility (RAM), and Rehab Kidster (Kidster). These mechanical wheelchairs provide mobility to individuals limited to a seating position.
The recall was initiated because the wheelchairs may not meet the specifications of WC-19 crash testing. As a result, the WC-19 verbiage and corresponding logo have been removed from the flyers for these products.
The affected units were distributed nationwide, including in Florida, Michigan, South Carolina, California, Texas, Maryland, New York, Tennessee, Virginia, Illinois, Ohio, Massachusetts, Arizona, and Washington. Consumers should check the serial numbers of their wheelchairs against the list provided in the official recall notice to determine if their unit is affected.
The recalled product
- Product
- Chenica Gunnell Rehab Series of Wheelchairs (GRSW); Mechanical Wheelchair, Sold as Rehab Tough and Tilt (TNT), Rehab Recline and Mobility (RAM), Rehab Kidster (Kidster). Provide mobility to individuals limited to a seating position.
- Manufacturer
- CHENICA INC.
- Category
- Medical Device — Mobility Aids
- Affected units
- 53
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 (20)
- Serial Numbers: 36977-1210
- 37194-0312
- 37455-1111
- 37606-0312
- 36988-1210
- 37220-0511
- 37484-1111
- 37614-0312
- 36999-1210
- 37234-0511
- 37495-1211
- 37628-0312
- 37000-1210
- 37273-0611
- 37497-0711
- 37632-0312
- 37003-1210
- 37305-0711
- 37515-1211
- 37633-0312
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