Kingston Mobile Chair 18005SMB and 18005SMF
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The chair is labelled with a maximum user weight of 160kg. Testing has shown that at a weight of around 130kg, the leg members of the chair may deform and that with continued use the chair may eventually collapse. The chair's maximum user weight is 130kg.
Product Description & Identification
Reason / Defects: The chair is labelled with a maximum user weight of 160kg. Testing has shown that at a weight of around 130kg, the leg members of the chair may deform and that with continued use the chair may eventually collapse. The chair's maximum user weight is 130kg. Hazards: If the chair collapses while the chair is occupied, there is a risk of injury to the occupant or bystanders. What to do: K Care Healthcare Solutions will contact affected consumers in writing and provide a new user manual and corrected label to replace the existing weight limit label. If the occupant of the chair exceeds or is likely to exceed 130kg, consumers should immediately stop using the chair and contact K Care Healthcare Solutions for further options. For more information, consumers can contact K Care Healthcare Solutions on 1300 783 783.
Affected Products
Kingston Mobile Chair Models: 18005SMB and 18005SMF ARTG 209824 (R & R Healthcare Equipment Pty Ltd - Wheelchair, attendant/occupant driven) Kingston Mobile Chair is a multi-purpose, height adjustable steel and vinyl chair that is suitable in any area of the home or hospital. The chair has a large padded back surface which provides extra conformance and pressure distribution. The drop-side arms enable easier transfers to and from the chair. The castors are lockable keeping the chair in position.
Additional Source Details
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| Guid › #text | 0298edab-df99-43d2-b945-6c46a2612595 |
| Guid › @ is Perma Link | false |
| Link | https://www.productsafety.gov.au/search-consumer-product-recalls/kingston-mobile-chair-18005smb-and-18005smf |
| Pub Date | Wed, 23 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 |
| Extracted image | https://www.productsafety.gov.au/system/files/styles/large/private/Kingston%20Mobile%20Chair%20-%2018005SMF%20photograph.jpg?itok=lTj0Heb1 |