Z-0557-2013 Class II Terminated
FDA device recall Z-0557-2013 was initiated by ThyssenKrupp Access Corp on August 6, 2012 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: The seat could break as a result of damage resulting from a seat belt being trapped underneath the foldable part of the seat when the seat belt is not buckled. The recall status is terminated (terminated January 29, 2014). Affected quantity: 5,413 stairlifts.
Recall Details
- Product Type
- Devices
- Report Date
- December 26, 2012
- Initiation Date
- August 6, 2012
- Termination Date
- January 29, 2014
- Voluntary/Mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product Quantity
- 5,413 stairlifts
Product Description
ThyssenKrupp Accessibility LEVANT Stairlift. Intended to mechanically transport one mobility impaired person in a fold-down seat up and down straight stairs, indoors and outdoors.
Reason for Recall
The seat could break as a result of damage resulting from a seat belt being trapped underneath the foldable part of the seat when the seat belt is not buckled.
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of IL, IN, MI, OH, WI, IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD, AR, LA,OK, TX. AZ, CO, ID, MT, NM, UT, MT, AK, CA, HI, OR, WA, AL, FL, GA, KY, NC, SC, TN, MD, PA, VA, WV, CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI and VT and the countries of Canada, Nova Scotia and British Columbia
Code Information
Stairlifts sold between 12/5/08-7/31/12. The product does not have lot numbers assigned and no expiration date.