The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2218-2017·Announced 2017-06-07

Invacare Assist Bed Rail 6632 Recalled for Manual Typo

Invacare is recalling 5,020 Assist Bed Rail 6632 units because a typo in the user manual could lead to incorrect installation.

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, and the hazard is a documentation error (typo) that could lead to incorrect installation, fitting the criteria for moderate severity without reported injuries.

Plain-English summary

Invacare Corporation is recalling 5,020 units of the Assist Bed Rail - 6632. The recall is due to a typographical error found in the user manual, which could result in the bed rails being installed incorrectly.

The affected products were shipped to all US states, the District of Columbia, Canada, and Australia. The specific units involved have the model number 6632 and date codes beginning with FT150701 through FT170228.

Consumers should check their Assist Bed Rail 6632 units for the affected date codes. If the product is affected, they should contact Invacare Corporation for further instructions on how to proceed.

The recalled product

Product
Assist Bed Rail - 6632
Affected units
5,020

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 (2)

  • MN: 6632
  • Date Code begging with FT150701 through FT170228

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: