Recall Z-1183-2017

Invacare Corporation · initiated December 2, 2016

Class II Terminated

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

Bariatric Bed - BARPKG-IVC 1633

Codes / lots: BARPKG-IVC 1633

Reason for recall

A quality issue with the junction box used in the bariatric bed junction that may omit sparks and result into a fire.

FDA-determined cause: Component design/selection

Action taken

All customers were notified via letter with return receipt. This notification will include a provider letter, provider response card, impacted unit list and a consumer letter. Consignees will be instructed conduct sub-recalls as necessary. Follow-up telephone calls will be made to nonresponders.

Details

Recall number
Z-1183-2017
Initiated
December 2, 2016
Terminated
November 2, 2017
Product code
LLI – Bed, Therapeutic, Ac-Powered, Adjustable Home-Use
Distribution
Products were distributed in the following states: AK, AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, HI, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI. No foreign accounts
Recalling firm
Invacare Corporation, Elyria, OH

Official FDA recall record

Other products in the same recall event

RecallProductInitiated
Z-1182-2017 Class IIBariatric Bed - BAR600IVCThe junction box used in the bariatric bed may emit sparks and result in a fire. 12/02/2016Terminated
Z-1184-2017 Class IIFoot Section - BAR5490IVCA quality issue with the junction box used in the bariatric bed junction that may omit sparks and result… 12/02/2016Terminated
Z-1185-2017 Class IIJunction Box - 1104343 and 1193560A quality issue with the junction box used in the bariatric bed junction that may omit sparks and result… 12/02/2016Terminated