Forearm Crutch - Tall and Adult Sizes

Official notice

4 Jan 2023

Last checked

4 Jan 2023

Medium riskACCC

An official ACCC notice concerns Forearm Crutch - Tall and Adult Sizes. If the handle grip slips or detaches from the crutch and the user becomes unstable, there is an increased risk of falls that may result in injury. Published 2023-01-04.

What to do now

Consumers should check the red sticker on the crutch to confirm the model and batch number. If you have Forearm Crutches with one of the affected batch numbers, immediately stop using the crutches and return them to the place of purchase for a refund. For more details see https://apps.TGA.gov.au/Prod/sara/arn-detail.aspx k=RC-2022-RN-01536-1 For further information, contact API on 0428 090 893.

Recall number

078738b7-4108-4422-a3e5-7fca441f9ac5

Official notice

2023-01-04

The hazard

If the handle grip slips or detaches from the crutch and the user becomes unstable, there is an increased risk of falls that may result in injury.

How to check if you're affected

Compare the product name and identifiers below with the item you own. Follow the official notice if they match.

Lots

es, immediately

Artg Numbers

138792

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Affected products

Product 1

Forearm Crutch - Tall and Adult sizes Models: Tall - 251097, Adult - 234354 Batches: Tall - 251097-2105-1 251097-2107-1 251097-2201-1 Adult - 234354 - 2501 - 1 234354-2107-1 234354-22-1-1 234354-2204-1 ARTG 138792 (138792 Making Life Easy Mobility And Independent Living Superstore Pty Ltd - Walking aid, one arm, crutch, elbow)

Risk / hazard

If the handle grip slips or detaches from the crutch and the user becomes unstable, there is an increased risk of falls that may result in injury.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

AU · Australia

Affected area 1

AU · Australia

Source & status

Source

Tier

beta

Category

HOME

Classification

Mobility and accessibility aids

App estimate

medium

Recall details

Recall number

078738b7-4108-4422-a3e5-7fca441f9ac5

Classification

Mobility and accessibility aids

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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