Community Products recalls Rifton E-Pacer powered lift devices with SKU K660 due to a design change making the latch mechanism prone to fatigue failure after repeated use. Affected units have specific ID codes listed.
A design change to the load-bearing quick release buckle renders the springs in the latch mechanism susceptible to fatigue failure after repeated use.
Community Products is recalling Rifton E-Pacer powered lift devices with SKU K660 because a design change makes the latch mechanism prone to fatigue failure after repeated use. This could lead to the device failing during operation, potentially causing injury.
The design change causes the load-bearing quick release buckle to become susceptible to fatigue failure after repeated use. This means the springs in the latch mechanism could break down over time, potentially causing the device to fail during operation.
Users of Rifton E-Pacer powered lift devices with SKU K660 are affected. People who use these devices for lifting or moving individuals, especially in home or healthcare settings, are most at risk.
Check for the SKU K660 on the device label. Affected units have specific ID codes listed in the recall notice, including combinations starting with K66020170425AA through K66020180405AA.
Look for the SKU K660 on the device label to confirm if it's affected.
Reach out to Community Products directly for further assistance or to confirm if your device is affected.
The recall is due to a design change that makes the load-bearing quick release buckle susceptible to fatigue failure after repeated use, which could cause the device to fail during operation.
Check for the SKU K660 on the device label. Affected units have specific ID codes listed in the recall notice, including combinations starting with K66020170425AA through K66020180405AA.
Contact Community Products directly for further assistance or to confirm if your device is affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Community Products to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0166-2020 — Community Products Community Products Hello, I own a Community Products that is covered by recall Z-0166-2020 from Community Products. 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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