Townsend Design recalls custom-made SPRYSTEP VECTOR KAFO orthoses with REF #s 17VKCUS and 17VKCUSX due to potential air pockets causing complete breakage. Affected users should contact for remedy.
Due to potential air pockets between layers of material, their is the potential for complete struct breakage of knee-ankle-foot orthosis.
Townsend Design is recalling custom-made SPRYSTEP VECTOR KAFO ankle-foot orthoses (KAFOs) with specific reference numbers because air pockets between layers could cause the device to break completely. This poses a risk of injury or loss of mobility for users who rely on these orthoses.
Air pockets between the layers of the orthosis material can form, which may lead to the device breaking completely under normal use. This could cause loss of support and potentially result in injury or falls.
People who own or use the recalled SPRYSTEP VECTOR KAFO orthoses with reference numbers 17VKCUS or 17VKCUSX are affected. Those who depend on these devices for mobility are at higher risk of injury if the orthosis breaks.
Check for reference numbers 17VKCUS or 17VKCUSX on the orthosis. These models were sold with specific order numbers listed in the recall notice.
Reach out to Townsend Design directly to confirm if your orthosis is affected and get instructions for remedy.
The recall is due to potential air pockets between layers of material that could cause the orthosis to break completely.
Check for reference numbers 17VKCUS or 17VKCUSX on the orthosis. These models were sold with specific order numbers listed in the recall notice.
Contact Townsend Design directly to confirm if your orthosis is affected and get instructions for remedy.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Townsend Design to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0672-2024 — Townsend Design Townsend Design Hello, I own a Townsend Design that is covered by recall Z-0672-2024 from Townsend Design. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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