FDA-Device2019-08-28Class II

TiLite X-Short anti-tip tubes, models TRA, AERO T, ZRA, AERO Z, 2GX, AERO X, Twist, and AERO R, a component of the TiLite wheelchair (anti-tip extension for manual wheelchairs). Product Usage: The affected component is part of a manual wheelchair to provide mobility to physically impaired individuals. The affected component is used to prevent the wheelchair from tipping backwards.

TiSport, Llc
Hazard

The anti-tip tubes potentially fail in certain situations and the wheelchairs can tip backwards.

Sold states
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, and Uruguay.
Affected count
1,452 wheelchairs
Manufactured in
2701 W Court St, N/A, Pasco, WA, United States
Products
TiLite X-Short anti-tip tubes, models TRA, AERO T, ZRA, AERO Z, 2GX, AERO X, Twist, and AERO R, a component of the TiLite wheelchair (anti-tip extension for manual wheelchairs). Product Usage: The affected component is part of a manual wheelchair to provide mobility to physically impaired individuals. The affected component is used to prevent the wheelchair from tipping backwards.

Official notice

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2294-2019

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