Karma Flexx Wheelchairs Model Numbers KM-8022/KM-8522 and KM8022TL/KM-8522TL
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The Karma Flexx Wheelchair may have been supplied without the required carabiner symbol to indicate the location for in-vehicle mounting. These labels are required under the standard ISO7176-19 and AS/NZS 3695.1:2011. The user manual for the KM-8022 TL was misleading in that it states the KM-8022 TL has not been crash tested, when in fact it is deemed to be compliant by virtue of being substantially equivalent to the KM-8022.
Product Description & Identification
Reason / Defects: The Karma Flexx Wheelchair may have been supplied without the required carabiner symbol to indicate the location for in-vehicle mounting. These labels are required under the standard ISO7176-19 and AS/NZS 3695.1:2011. The user manual for the KM-8022 TL was misleading in that it states the KM-8022 TL has not been crash tested, when in fact it is deemed to be compliant by virtue of being substantially equivalent to the KM-8022. Hazards: If a user places the mounting straps in the incorrect location, the chair may not act as designed in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of a serious injury. What to do: Independent Healthcare Solutions will contact affected consumers in writing to arrange to provide a repair kit that will include a new user manual, stickers and instructions. Consumers should take the following actions: 1. Inspect the wheelchair and determine if the correct stickers are present or not. 2. If the stickers are absent, attach the stickers following the instructions that have been provided. 3. Discard the old user instruction manual and replace it with the new user instruction manual. 4. Complete the Reply-paid postcard and return it to Independent Healthcare Solutions within 7 days. For further information, contact Independent Healthcare Solutions on 1300 783 783.
Affected Products
Karma Flexx Wheelchairs Product Name: Karma Flexx Model Number: KM-8022/KM-8522 Product Name: Karma Flexx Tall Model Number: KM8022TL/KM-8522TL ARTG 182294 (Independent Healthcare Solutions - Wheelchair, attendant/occupant driven)
Additional Source Details
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| Guid › #text | f47e9f00-ee42-4454-aa1e-ac8dc3872d8b |
| Guid › @ is Perma Link | false |
| Link | https://www.productsafety.gov.au/search-consumer-product-recalls/karma-flexx-wheelchairs-model-numbers-km-8022km-8522-and-km8022tlkm-8522tl |
| Pub Date | Thu, 18 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000 |
| Extracted image | https://www.productsafety.gov.au/system/files/styles/large/private/Karma%20Flexx%20Wheelchair.png?itok=7hsUcoti |