FDA Announces Class II Wheelchair Recall

The FDA announced a Class II recall of Sunrise Medical’s Quickie Power Wheelchairs. According to the agency, a wire in the products may short circuit, resulting in a spark, smoke or flame. There is a chance that the material close to the wiring (such as bedding, clothing, etc.) may catch fire, the agency said.

The recall involves three models:

• Rhythm;
• Groove; and
• Zippy Z-Bop (with Quickie IQ enhanced displays).

The company distributed 220 powered wheelchairs from July 20, 2006, through March 11, the FDA said, adding that Sunrise contacted its customers by phone and mailed notification letters about the recall on May 1.