Storm Series Electric Wheelchair — Class II medical device recall Z-1139-2015
Terminated recall by Invacare Corporation, reported 2015-03-04, distributed nationwide. If the slack in the wires is not routed and secured correctly, flexing of the back pan under the users weight
| Recall number | Z-1139-2015 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Invacare Corporation, Elyria, OH, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2015-01-15 |
| Classified | 2015-02-20 |
| Reported by FDA | 2015-03-04 |
| Terminated | 2015-09-23 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | AU, CA |
| Quantity | 525 |
| Model numbers | 06GE005314, 06IE008666, 06JE005407, 06JE005408, 06JE006242, 06JE007067, 06KE002230, 06KE006044, 06LE000137, 06LE003960, 06LE005870, 06LE005873, 06LE005998, 06LE007409, 07AE000992, 07BD001779, 07BE001559, 07BE001777, 07BE001779, 07BE003307, 07BE004040, 07BE005320, 07BR003307, 07CE003237, 07CE004842 and 475 more |
Product
Storm Series Electric Wheelchair. Invacare FDX, TDX series and Storm Series (3G) power wheelchairs in 20 to 24 inch width configurations with power recline seating system and a conventional style back.
Reason for recall
If the slack in the wires is not routed and secured correctly, flexing of the back pan under the users weight may cause the headrest knob or clamp bracket to pinch, damage or cut the wire. Smoking, sparking, burning or fire may occur if a wire is repetitively pinched at the same place.
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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report via openFDA (CC0). Structured by Data Foundry (recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-26. Not affiliated with or endorsed by FDA. Not medical or legal advice.