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Class 2 Recall: Sunrise Medical Quickie® Power Wheelchairs

Date Recall
Initiated:
 April 23, 2007
Product:

Sunrise Medical Quickie® Power Wheelchairs (three models)

  • Rhythm™
  • Groove™
  • Zippy® Z-Bop™ (with Quickie® IQ Enhanced Displays)

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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