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Invacare Canada LP recalls Aquatec Backrest
- Starting date:
- July 4, 2014
- Posting date:
- July 4, 2014
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Miscellaneous
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Fall Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-40369
Affected products
Aquatec Fixed Backrest
Product description
This recall involves the Aquatec Fixed Backrest. The Aquatec Fixed Backrest is an accessory for the Mobile Shower and Toilet commode and is used for secure patient positioning. The month and year of manufacture are stamped on the back of product.
| Name | Model Number | Dates of Manufacture |
|---|---|---|
| Aquatec Ocean | 1534327 | July 2013 to September 2013 |
| Aquatec Ocean VIP | 1470713 & 1470793 | July 2013 to September 2013 |
| Aquatec Ocean E-VIP | 1525707 | July 2013 to September 2013 |
Hazard identified
The Aquatec Fixed Backrest may become detached from the frame when an uneven load is applied by the users back to either the top or bottom of the backrest, posing a fall hazard.
Invacare Canada LP received one reported consumer incident but no injury resulted.
Health Canada has not received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to the use of these products in Canada.
Number sold
Approximately 450 backrests have been sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled product were sold from August 2013 to April 2014.
Place of origin
Manufactured in Germany.
Companies
- Importer
-
Invacare Canada LP
Mississauga
Ontario
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the affected backrests and contact the company to have it replaced. A replacement backrest will be issued at no additional charge.
For more information, consumers may contact Invacare at 1-800-668-5324 (Select Option 1) between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the website.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.