Date Recall Initiated: |
April 23, 2007 |
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Product: |
Sunrise Medical Quickie® Power Wheelchairs (three models)
The company distributed 220 powered wheelchairs from July 20, 2006 through March 11, 2007. |
Use: |
A wheelchair is a chair with wheels that is used especially by people with disabilities. |
Recalling Firm: |
Sunrise Medical Inc. 2842 N Business Park Ave Fresno, California 93727-1328 |
Reason for Recall: |
The display rotates around its mount and may result in the wire coming out of the casing. The wire may short circuit, resulting in a spark, smoke, or flame. There is a chance that the material close to the wiring (such as bedding, clothing, etc.) may catch fire. |
Public Contact: |
Consumers may call the company at 1-814-443-7690. |
FDA District: |
San Francisco |
FDA Comment: |
The company contacted their customers by phone and mailed notification letters on May 1, 2007. Consumers should contact their dealers about the installation of the upgrade kit. |
Updated August 17, 2007
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