TiLite X-Short anti-tip tubes for manual wheelchairs: Risk of wheelchair tipping backwards
TiSport recalls X-Short anti-tip tubes (models TRA, AERO T, ZRA, AERO Z, 2GX, AERO X, Twist, AERO R) for manual wheelchairs due to potential failure causing backward tipping. Affected units sold to physically impaired individuals.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The anti-tip tubes potentially fail in certain situations and the wheelchairs can tip backwards.
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What happened, in plain English
TiSport is recalling X-Short anti-tip tubes for manual wheelchairs because they can fail under certain conditions, causing the wheelchair to tip backward. This poses a risk of injury to users who rely on these wheelchairs for mobility. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/69884-tilite-x-short-anti-tip-tubes-for-manual-wheelchairs-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/69884-tilite-x-short-anti-tip-tubes-for-manual-wheelchairs-risk · Updated August 20, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2294-2019
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“TiLite X-Short anti-tip tubes for manual wheelchairs: Risk of wheelchair tipping backwards.” GovInfoNow, updated August 20, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/69884-tilite-x-short-anti-tip-tubes-for-manual-wheelchairs-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-2294-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2294-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The anti-tip tubes can fail in certain situations, leading to the wheelchair tipping backward. This hazard occurs when the tubes lose structural integrity under specific conditions, such as sudden movements or improper use, which could result in falls or injuries.
Who’s affected
Physically impaired individuals using manual wheelchairs with the recalled TiLite X-Short anti-tip tubes. The most at-risk users are those who rely on these tubes to prevent backward tipping during movement.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your wheelchair has the following tube models: TRA, AERO T, ZRA, AERO Z, 2GX, AERO X, Twist, or AERO R. These tubes are part of a manual wheelchair designed for physically impaired individuals.
- Brand
TiSport- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check for Recalled Tubes
Identify if your wheelchair has the affected tube models listed in the recall notice.
Stop Using Until Replacement
Do not use the wheelchair until you replace the tubes with a safe alternative.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.
FDA distribution: “Distribution was nationwide, including Puerto Rico. There was also government distribution but no military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Canada, Australia, Brazil, China, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, United Kingdom,…” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 3.9 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-2294-2019 (September 11, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2294-2019 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 20, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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