Safety Notice for power wheelchairs with compact lights, Handicare B.V.
2011.11.25
Product group Orthopaedic / Rehabilitation technology
Reference 04931/11
The manufacturer Handicare B.V. has issued a Field Safety Notice concerning a problem with the compact lights used on power wheelchairs Puma, Beatle, Alex and Ibis XP. There is the risk that the heat of the lights and the heat of the short circuit can cause the material to melt or even ignite. This process is self-stimmulating and progressive.