PRA number
2015/14697
Published date
Product description
Invacare Platinum Oxygen Concentrator
Reasons the product is recalled
Due to a potentially faulty component in some units, the compressor motor start-run capacitor may rupture.
The hazards to consumers
If the rupture occurs, this poses a fire hazard.
What consumers should do
Invacare Australia has written to distributors requesting that they contact all affected users and arrange for replacement of the potentially faulty component.
If you or someone you care for uses an Invacare Platinum concentrator check the model and batch numbers to see if it is affected.
If you have an affected concentrator do not use it if there is an alternative available.
If you think you or someone you care for has an affected concentrator and you have not been contacted, contact the dealer who supplied your unit. If you have any difficulties contacting the dealer, call Invacare Australia on 1800 460 460 (8am-5pm Monday-Friday) or email recalls@invacare.com.au
If you or someone you care for uses an Invacare Platinum concentrator check the model and batch numbers to see if it is affected.
If you have an affected concentrator do not use it if there is an alternative available.
If you think you or someone you care for has an affected concentrator and you have not been contacted, contact the dealer who supplied your unit. If you have any difficulties contacting the dealer, call Invacare Australia on 1800 460 460 (8am-5pm Monday-Friday) or email recalls@invacare.com.au
Supplier
Invacare Australia Pty Ltd
Where the product was sold
New South Wales
Queensland
South Australia
Victoria
Western Australia
Responsible regulator
Therapeutic Goods Administration is the responsible regulator for this recall.