Handicare recalls C Series patient lifts (models 323100-323917) due to risk of strap breakage when lifting patients over 625 lbs.
Premature strap wear and breakage at maximum weight conditions (625 lbs.).
Handicare is recalling its C Series patient lifts because the straps can break when lifting patients weighing more than 625 pounds. This could cause injury or the patient falling if the lift fails during use.
The straps in these patient lifts can wear out and break when lifting patients at maximum weight conditions (625 lbs or more). This could lead to the patient falling or being injured if the lift fails during use.
Healthcare workers using Handicare C Series patient lifts for patient transfers are most at risk if they lift patients over 625 pounds. Patients being moved by these lifts could also be affected.
Check for model numbers 323100, 323102, 323117, 323118, 323120, 323137, 323149, 323150, 323215, 323225, 323237, 323240, 323400, 323417, 323450, 323600, 323602, 323700, 323750, 323840, 323851, 323917, 323117V, and 323150V on the lift.
Look for model numbers on the lift to confirm if it's in the recalled list.
Only use the lift for patients weighing less than 625 pounds to avoid strap breakage.
The straps can wear out and break when lifting patients at maximum weight conditions (625 lbs or more), which could cause injury or the patient falling.
Models 323100, 323102, 323117, 323118, 323120, 323137, 323149, 323150, 323215, 323225, 323237, 323240, 323400, 323417, 323450, 323600, 323602, 323700, 323750, 323840, 323851, 323917, 323117V, and 323150V.
Only use the lift for patients weighing less than 625 pounds to avoid strap breakage.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Handicare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2752-2018 — Handicare Handicare Hello, I own a Handicare that is covered by recall Z-2752-2018 from Handicare. 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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