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Corpus Powered Wheelchairs with fixed seat and elevator inner tubes
Official notice
19 Oct 2017
Last checked
19 Oct 2017
An official ACCC notice concerns Corpus Powered Wheelchairs with fixed seat and elevator inner tubes. The consequences of a complete failure of the top plate assembly would result in the chair user and the seating system falling from the base leading to a potential injury. As of 12 October 2017, a total of 71 cases of this fault have been reported, with three cases involving serious injury, such as cuts and broken bones. Published 2017-10-19.
What to do now
Permobil Australia has contacted distributors to provide further information about this issue, including instructions to contact the potentially affected users. If you or someone you provide care for uses a Permobil powered wheelchair, check it against the list of serial numbers and model details above to see if it is affected by this recall for product correction. Potentially affected wheelchairs must be inspected for signs of cracking of the top plate assembly. If no cracks are evident, the wheelchair can continue to be used in accordance with the owner's manual until the repairs are completed. If signs of cracking are identified, the wheelchair must not be used until the repairs are completed. If this is the case, Permobil Australia will assist with providing a temporary solution to allow the user to remain mobile during the time between inspection and repair of the affected wheelchair. If you have any questions or concerns about this issue, speak to the supplier of your Permobil powered wheelchair or call Permobil Australia on 1300 845 483.
Recall number
23a682a8-5600-4401-abb5-7697ddd7ce45
Official notice
2017-10-19
The hazard
The hazard
The consequences of a complete failure of the top plate assembly would result in the chair user and the seating system falling from the base leading to a potential injury. As of 12 October 2017, a total of 71 cases of this fault have been reported, with three cases involving serious injury, such as cuts and broken bones.
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