Acorn 180 Curved Stairlift Recalled Due to Broken Rivets
Acorn Stairlifts Inc is recalling 1,290 Acorn 180 Curved Stairlifts in the US because aluminum rivets may break under prolonged use.
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 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect (broken rivets) in a mobility device, which poses a significant risk of injury if the stairlift fails, aligning with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury reports.
Plain-English summary
Acorn Stairlifts Inc is recalling 1,290 units of the Acorn 180 Curved Stairlift in the United States. The recall affects all models manufactured before April 2012, with serial numbers ranging from 140401487591 to 140410249946. The product was distributed nationwide to specific states and the District of Columbia.
The recall was initiated because aluminum rivets holding the base squab to the framer were observed to elongate and subsequently break during prolonged customer use. This defect could compromise the structural integrity of the stairlift.
Consumers who own this product should stop using the stairlift and contact Acorn Stairlifts Inc for further instructions on how to resolve the issue.
The recalled product
- Product
- Acorn 180 Curved Stairlift
- Manufacturer
- Acorn Stairlifts Inc
- Category
- Medical Device — Mobility Aid
Distribution
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