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Invacare Corporation: Invacare I-Fit" Shower Chair (Models 9780, 9781, 9781-1), Invacare Corporation, Elyria, OH 44035. These shower chairs are designed for individuals who require seating support when bathing or showering and provide comfort and safety in the bathtub.

Recall number
Z-2461-2012
Recalling firm
Invacare Corporation
Product
Invacare I-Fit" Shower Chair (Models 9780, 9781, 9781-1), Invacare Corporation, Elyria, OH 44035. These shower chairs are designed for individuals who require seating support when bathing or showering and provide comfort and safety in the bathtub.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2012-08-06
Posted
2012-09-26
Terminated
2014-02-11
Reason
On August 6, 2012, Invacare voluntarily recalled the Invacare I-Fit" Shower Chair (Models 9780, 9781, 9781-1) based on the return, quality and adverse event data received.
Root cause
Device Design
Action
Invacare sent an "URGENT: RECALL INFORMATION" letter dated August 31, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to discontinue use of any affected product and to call the Recall Support Line at 877-496-5041 for assistance.
Quantity
21,168 chairs
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including DC and the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY and the countries of AUSTRALIA, CANADA, GUAM, ISRAEL, NEW ZEALAND, THAILAND, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO.
Lot, serial or model codes
9780, 9781, 9781-1
510(k) numbers
not on file
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
KMN
Firm FEI
3002889431
Firm city
Elyria
Firm state
OH
Firm country
not on file

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2026-09-28
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