The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1980-2013·Announced 2013-08-28

Invacare Recalls CHAMPION Medical Recliners Due to Heat and Labeling Issues

Invacare is recalling 285 CHAMPION Medical Recliners because the seat pad may reach elevated temperatures and the cord set labeling is incorrect.

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 risk of elevated temperatures (burn hazard) on a medical device, which fits the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Invacare Corporation is recalling 285 units of the CHAMPION Medical Recliner, an AC-powered chair with heat and massage features. The recall covers specific model numbers distributed nationwide in the United States, including California, Florida, Indiana, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, and Virginia.

The recall was initiated because there is a possibility of elevated temperatures in the seat pad. Additionally, the hospital cord set does not match the information provided in the product manual. The recliners are designed to provide heat and massage after surgery.

Consumers who have these specific model numbers should stop using the product and contact Invacare Corporation for instructions on how to proceed with the recall.

The recalled product

Product
CHAMPION Medical Recliner, AC Powered with heat and massage, one chair per carton, or one chair wrapped in a blanket if delivered in person. Recliner provides heat and massage after surgery.
Affected units
285

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)

  • The following model numbers are affected by this recall: 54PGS636-7JM
  • 56PLV04-TRL4LJM
  • 59PT09-F7CJM
  • 68PT96-TS7JM
  • 86PT26-TS7JM3
  • 54PLV04-TRL4LJM
  • 56PSR20-TS7JM
  • 59PT19-TFS7PJM3
  • 85PSR12-TS7JM3
  • 86PT45-T7KJM
  • 54PSR20-TS7JM
  • 56PT21-TS7JM
  • 65PEV943X-TS7JM3
  • 85PSR30-TS7JM3
  • 89PCHA06-TFS7HJM
  • 54PT26-TS7CJM3
  • 56PT26-TS7CJM3
  • 65PFS26-TS7JM
  • 85PSU103-TS7JM
  • 89PEV921X-TFS7HPJM3

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 12 states specifically: