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
PW111201PW120201PW120101PW120301and PW120401
- The Lot Codes subject to recall are
- 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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