Reported Dec 26, 2012 · Terminated

Invacare Height Adjustable (walking) Canes, Model Numbers: 8916, 8917, and 40918-6. The device is packaged six (6)…

Invacare Corporation

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Invacare Corporation · 1200 Taylor St · Elyria, OH · 44035-6248

Is this the product you have?

  • Invacare Height Adjustable (walking) Canes
  • Model Numbers8916, 8917, and 40918-6. The device is packaged six (6) canes per shipping carton. The cane is used as an aid in walking or ambulation
Lot codes and dates
  • The Lot Codes subject to recall are
    • PW111201
    • PW120201
    • PW120101
    • PW120301
    • and PW120401
Amount recalled
38,280 canes

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

Following their receipt of several customer complaints, Invacare recalled their height adjustable walking canes. The device was recalled from distribution based on reports indicating that there is a possibility that the button which holds the cane at the desired height, may suddenly and unexpectedly compress, causing the cane to collapse and cause possible injury to the user.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Aug 20, 2013 · Data as of Sep 19, 4:51 PM UTC

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