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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Invacare¿ Pronto¿ Air Personal Transporter (power wheelchair), Invacare Corporation, One Invacare Way, Elyria, Ohio, 44035-4190, (800) 333 -6900.

Reported: August 19, 2015 Initiated: February 2, 2015 #Z-2358-2015

Product Description

Invacare¿ Pronto¿ Air Personal Transporter (power wheelchair), Invacare Corporation, One Invacare Way, Elyria, Ohio, 44035-4190, (800) 333 -6900.

Reason for Recall

The batteries used in the Invacare¿ Pronto¿ Air Personal Transporter models power wheelchairs have the possibility to overheat during charging which could potentially result in leaking battery acid and/or swelling battery, loss of use, chemical burns and/or property damage.

Details

Recalling Firm
Invacare Corporation
Units Affected
1,057 finished devices
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) Distribution including Puerto Rico, and to the states of : AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA and WI., and to the countries of : AUSTRALIA, CANDA, FRANCE, NEW ZEALAND, SOUTH AFRICA, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
Location
Elyria, OH

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Invacare¿ Pronto¿ Air Personal Transporter (power wheelchair), Invacare Corporation, One Invacare Way, Elyria, Ohio, 44035-4190, (800) 333 -6900.. Recalled by Invacare Corporation. Units affected: 1,057 finished devices.
Why was this product recalled?
The batteries used in the Invacare¿ Pronto¿ Air Personal Transporter models power wheelchairs have the possibility to overheat during charging which could potentially result in leaking battery acid and/or swelling battery, loss of use, chemical burns and/or property damage.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 19, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2358-2015.