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Recall of all “Action 2000” manual wheelchairs of manufacturer Invacare Aquatec GmbH

Product group Orthopaedic / Rehabilitation technology
Reference 00689/09

The manufacturer Invacare Aquatec GmbH has issued an recall of all “Action 2000” manual wheelchairs manufactured between August 04.2007 to August 30.2008.
The bolts used to secure the castor assemblies to the wheelchair frame can fail in use. This caused occupants to fall from their wheelchair and substain injuries. All affected wheelchairs have to refitet with the replacement bolt kit from Invacare.

The Advisory Notice is only available iin German language.

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