Q'Straint Recalls QRT-3 Wheelchair Retractors Due to Locking Failure
Q'Straint is recalling QRT-3 wheelchair retractors that may fail to lock, preventing proper wheelchair securement and increasing injury risk during transit.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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 structural vehicle defect (failure of critical fasteners) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products.
Plain-English summary
Q'Straint is recalling approximately 7,500 QRT-3 wheelchair retractors. The defect involves the retractors potentially failing to lock, which prevents the wheelchair from being properly secured in the vehicle.
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, which increases the risk of injury to the occupant or others in the vehicle. This recall addresses a critical fastener issue within the adaptive mobility equipment.
Dealers will inspect and replace the affected retractors free of charge. Q'Straint will notify affected vehicle manufacturers by April 30, 2026. Owners may contact Q'Straint customer service at 1-800-987-9987 for assistance.
The recalled product
- Product
- EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:CRITICAL FASTENERS recall
- Manufacturer
- Q Straint
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 7,500
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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