Product description
ARTG # 1470447
TiLite manual wheelchairs are intended to provide mobility to physically impaired individuals. The manual wheelchair is intended for on-going “everyday” use and/or recreational sports applications.
Affected TiLite wheelchair models:
TiLite AERO R
TiLite AERO T
TiLite AERO X
TiLite AERO Z
TiLite TRA
TiLite Twist
TiLite ZRA
TiLite 2GX
TiLite manual wheelchairs are intended to provide mobility to physically impaired individuals. The manual wheelchair is intended for on-going “everyday” use and/or recreational sports applications.
Affected TiLite wheelchair models:
TiLite AERO R
TiLite AERO T
TiLite AERO X
TiLite AERO Z
TiLite TRA
TiLite Twist
TiLite ZRA
TiLite 2GX
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Reason the product is recalled
X-Short anti-tips on these wheelchairs are a safety feature that prevents the wheelchair from tipping back. The X-Short anti-tip tubes may potentially fail in certain instances.
The hazards to consumers
The user could fall back if the X-Short anti-tip tube fails, leading to a potential injury.
What consumers should do
Consumers will be contacted by the dealer they purchased the wheelchair from. When the parts are available a repair will be undertaken.
For more information, contact Permobil Australia Customer Support on 02 8838 3107.
For more information, contact Permobil Australia Customer Support on 02 8838 3107.
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Where the product was sold
Australian Capital Territory
New South Wales
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2018/17119 when contacting a regulator about this recall.
Recall and remedy questions
Contact the Therapeutic Goods Administration if you have:
- a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
- concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.