KM8020 III Karma Eagle Wheelchair
Reason for Recall / Hazard
While the sticker on the wheelchair correctly identifies the maximum user weight (130kg), the user manual supplied with these wheelchairs is incorrect. It states the maximum user weight is 160kg. The manual should state 130kg as the correct user weight.
Product Description & Identification
Reason / Defects: While the sticker on the wheelchair correctly identifies the maximum user weight (130kg), the user manual supplied with these wheelchairs is incorrect. It states the maximum user weight is 160kg. The manual should state 130kg as the correct user weight. Hazards: Users may be misinformed about the safe user weight of the chair, increasing the risk that the user may be seriously injured if the wheelchair breaks or collapses, or if the user falls out of the chair. What to do: Consumers should discard the old user manual and contact Independent Healthcare Solutions to arrange to replace it with a new user instruction manual. For more details, see https://apps.tga.gov.au/Prod/sara/arn-detail.aspx?k=RC-2022-RN-01216-1 For further information, contact Independent Healthcare Solutions on 1300 783 783.
Affected Products
KM8020 III Karma Eagle Wheelchair Multiple serial numbers (see serial number list) ARTG 182294 (Independent Healthcare Solutions - Wheelchair, attendant/occupant driven) Model numbers: KM8020Q-14/ KM8020Q-16/ KM8020Q-1618/ KM8020Q-18/ KM8020Q-1818
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Guid › #text | a92ab4cb-d61a-4248-88a1-fd12df7a1dba |
| Guid › @ is Perma Link | false |
| Link | https://www.productsafety.gov.au/search-consumer-product-recalls/km8020-iii-karma-eagle-wheelchair |
| Pub Date | Thu, 08 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000 |
| Extracted image | https://www.productsafety.gov.au/system/files/styles/large/private/KM8020%20III%20Karma%20Eagle%20Wheelchair.jpg?itok=zyN9Sbov |