Invacare recalls AVIVA FX wheelchairs with LiNX Gyro Module firmware 6.1.2 due to potential injury from aggressive deceleration. Affected models include IFX-20R, IFX-20SP, IFX-20MP, IFX-20C, and IFX20WIDE.
Power Wheelchairs with a LiNX Gyro component running firmware version 6.1.2 can experience a more aggressive deceleration rate than the programmed rate due to the system following the incorrect deceleration profile, resulting in potential injury
Invacare is recalling AVIVA FX power wheelchairs with LiNX Gyro Module firmware version 6.1.2. This version can cause the wheelchair to decelerate more aggressively than intended, potentially leading to injury. Users should check their model numbers and firmware version to see if they are affected.
The wheelchair's deceleration system may follow an incorrect profile when running firmware version 6.1.2, causing it to slow down more quickly than intended. This could lead to a sudden stop that might cause injury, such as a fall or loss of balance.
Users of Invacare AVIVA FX power wheelchairs with LiNX Gyro Module firmware version 6.1.2 are affected. People who use wheelchairs for mobility, especially those with limited ability to move independently, are at higher risk.
Check your wheelchair's model number (IFX-20R, IFX-20SP, IFX-20MP, IFX-20C, or IFX20WIDE) and LiNX Gyro firmware version. The affected units have specific UDI-DI numbers listed in the recall notice.
Identify your wheelchair model from the list: IFX-20R, IFX-20SP, IFX-20MP, IFX-20C, or IFX20WIDE.
Check if your LiNX Gyro Module is running firmware version 6.1.2 by reviewing the UDI-DI numbers provided in the recall notice.
The affected models are IFX-20R, IFX-20SP, IFX-20MP, IFX-20C, and IFX20WIDE.
Firmware version 6.1.2 of the LiNX Gyro Module is the dangerous version.
Check your wheelchair model number and LiNX Gyro firmware version against the list of affected models and UDI-DI numbers provided in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Invacare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0446-2022 — Invacare Invacare Hello, I own a Invacare that is covered by recall Z-0446-2022 from Invacare. 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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