CPSC2017-12-27
HealthPostures Recalls IntimateRider Chair and RiderMate Bench Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
HealthPostures LLC, Prior Lake, Minn.
Hazard
The stitching on the cloth cover can loosen, posing fall and injury hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chair and bench and contact HealthPostures for a free replacement cover and instructions on installing the replacement cover. Health Postures is contacting consumers directly.
Sold at
The Veterans Administration in Richmond, Virginia, Milwaukee, Wisconsin and St. Louis, Missouri and online at Indemedical.com, Vidacura.com, Access to Recreation.com, Sportaid.com, The Access Store.com, Austin Wheelchair Co.com and intimaterider.com from September 2017 through November 2017 for about $365 for the chair and $159 for the bench.
Affected count
About 100
Injuries reported
The firm has received one report of failed stitching causing a person to fall, resulting in an ankle injury.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Replace
Products
IntimateRider Chair and RiderMate Bench
Consumer contact
HealthPostures at 800-277-1841 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, online at www.intimaterider.com and click on Recalls for more information, or email customerService@HealthPostures.com.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/HealthPostures-Recalls-IntimateRider-Chair-and-RiderMate-Bench-Due-to-Fall-Hazard-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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