The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1138-2015·Announced 2015-03-04

Invacare FDX Electric Wheelchairs Recalled for Fire Hazard

Invacare is recalling 60 FDX, TDX, and Storm Series power wheelchairs because wire damage can cause smoking, sparking, or fire.

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 involves a risk of fire, which is a significant injury/property-damage hazard. The agency classification is Class II, and the potential for fire aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury or property damage reports/risks.

Plain-English summary

Invacare Corporation is recalling 60 units of FDX, TDX series, and Storm Series (3G) power wheelchairs. The affected models are in 20 to 24 inch width configurations with power recline seating systems and conventional style backs. The recall covers units distributed nationwide in the US, including DC, and in Canada and Australia.

The recall is due to a defect where slack in the wires may not be routed and secured correctly. If the back pan flexes under the user's weight, the headrest knob or clamp bracket may pinch, damage, or cut the wire. Repetitive pinching of a wire at the same place can lead to smoking, sparking, burning, or fire.

Consumers should stop using the affected wheelchairs immediately and contact Invacare Corporation for instructions on how to resolve the issue. The specific serial numbers for the affected units are listed in the official recall documentation.

The recalled product

Product
FDX Electric Wheelchair. Invacare FDX, TDX series and Storm Series (3G) power wheelchairs in 20 to 24 inch width configurations with power recline seating system and a conventional style back.
Manufacturer
Invacare Corporation
Category
Medical Device — Power Wheelchair
Hazard
Affected units
60

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)

  • Model # FDX-CG FDX-MCG. Serial numbers for all models 11KE003137
  • 11LE003215
  • 10LE000825
  • 10JE000783
  • 08GE001643
  • 10HE002685
  • 10HE000921
  • 12DE000966
  • 12IE003985
  • 11KE001216
  • 07JE005091
  • 11CE002223
  • 10HE004991
  • 11DE002513
  • 11EE001617
  • 11AE001071
  • 09LE002681
  • 07KE001564
  • 07GE004941
  • 08CE002502

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 44 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Invacare Corporation under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 3 products in this recall →

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