Invacare recalls PerfectO2 V oxygen concentrators due to fire or cap explosion risks from internal valve failures. Affected models include IRC5PO2V (US) with specific serial numbers. Contact Invacare for remedy.
Breakdown of the sound abatement washer, and metal on metal wear inside the Pressure Equalization (P.E.) valve assembly in the concentrator may lead to failure that can result in self-extinguishing fires or cap explosions.
Invacare is recalling its PerfectO2 V oxygen concentrators because a faulty sound abatement washer and metal-on-metal wear in the pressure equalization valve can cause self-extinguishing fires or cap explosions. This is dangerous for patients using the device at home.
The sound abatement washer can break down, and metal parts inside the pressure equalization valve may wear down, leading to internal failures. This can cause the device to catch fire or explode, posing serious injury risks.
Patients using the Invacare PerfectO2 V oxygen concentrators for respiratory disorders are most at risk. The recall affects specific model numbers and serial ranges sold globally.
Check the model number on your device: IRC5PO2V (US), IRC5PO2VC (Canada), or IRC5PO2VAW/VAWL series. Look for serial numbers within the specified ranges listed in the recall notice.
Immediately stop using the Invacare PerfectO2 V oxygen concentrator if it has the affected model or serial numbers.
The affected models include IRC5PO2V (US) with serial numbers 14HF039890 to 18JF007415, IRC5PO2VC (Canada) with serial numbers 14IF004028 to 18JF028633, and other global variants with specific serial ranges.
Check the model number and serial number on your device against the specific ranges listed in the recall notice: IRC5PO2V (US), IRC5PO2VC (Canada), IRC5PO2VAW, IRC5PO2VAWL2, IRC5PO2VAWL3, or IRC5PO2VAWL5 with the provided serial number ranges.
Immediately stop using the device and contact Invacare for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Invacare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0514-2021 — Invacare Invacare Hello, I own a Invacare that is covered by recall Z-0514-2021 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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