A recall notice for Kingston Mobile Chair 18005SMB and 18005SMF supplied by K Care Healthcare Solutions Pty Ltd t/as R & R Healthcare Equipment Pty Ltd as The chair is labelled with a maximum user weight of 160kg. Testing has shown that at a weight of around 130kg, the leg members of the chair may deform and that with continued use the chair may eventually collapse.
The chair’s maximum user weight is 130kg.
K Care Healthcare Solutions Pty Ltd t/as R & R Healthcare Equipment Pty Ltd - Kingston Mobile Chair 18005SMB and 18005SMF
PRA No.
2020/18516
Date published
23 Sep 2020
Product description
Kingston Mobile Chair
Models: 18005SMB and 18005SMF
ARTG 209824
(R & R Healthcare Equipment Pty Ltd - Wheelchair, attendant/occupant driven)
Kingston Mobile Chair is a multi-purpose, height adjustable steel and vinyl chair that is suitable in any area of the home or hospital. The chair has a large padded back surface which provides extra conformance and pressure distribution. The drop-side arms enable easier transfers to and from the chair. The castors are lockable keeping the chair in position.
What are the defects?
The chair is labelled with a maximum user weight of 160kg. Testing has shown that at a weight of around 130kg, the leg members of the chair may deform and that with continued use the chair may eventually collapse.
The chair’s maximum user weight is 130kg.
What are the hazards?
If the chair collapses while the chair is occupied, there is a risk of injury to the occupant or bystanders.
What should consumers do?
K Care Healthcare Solutions will contact affected consumers in writing and provide a new user manual and corrected label to replace the existing weight limit label.
If the occupant of the chair exceeds or is likely to exceed 130kg, consumers should immediately stop using the chair and contact K Care Healthcare Solutions for further options.
For more information, consumers can contact K Care Healthcare Solutions on 1300 783 783.
Supplier
K Care Healthcare Solutions Pty Ltd t/as R & R Healthcare Equipment Pty Ltd
Traders who sold this product
Healthcare equipment retailers and rehabilitation services
Where the product was sold
Australian Capital Territory
New South Wales
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia
Dates available for sale
- 5 July 2016 - 31 October 2018
Responsible regulator
Therapeutic Goods Administration is the responsible regulator for this recall.
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