Z-0682-03

Tarsys 1st Generation Seating System - an optional accessory for the Powered Wheelchairs

Name: Z-0682-03 Tarsys 1st Generation Seating System - an optional accessory for the Powered Wheelchairs
Creator: Invacare Corp
Published: 2003-03-10
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Invacare GmbH / initiated 2003-03-10 / Terminated

FDA source

Invacare Corp began a recall of Tarsys 1st Generation Seating System - an optional accessory for the Powered Wheelchairs on 2003-03-10. The reason FDA records is "A short circuit within the charger harness may cause heat damage to the units with potential for fire". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-0682-03
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2003-03-10
Posted: 2003-03-26
Terminated: 2012-04-13
Recalling firm: Invacare GmbH
Product: Tarsys 1st Generation Seating System - an optional accessory for the Powered Wheelchairs.
Product code: ITI Wheelchair, Powered
Reason for recall: A short circuit within the charger harness may cause heat damage to the units with potential for fire.
FDA root cause: Other
Action: On 3/10/2003, the firm mailed recall letters to all affected dealer accounts. The dealers were asked to contact all customers who have purchased powered wheelchairs with the optional Tarsys Seating System.
Quantity in commerce: 20,956 units
Distribution: The scooters were shipped to dealerships located nationwide, and to foreign distributors located in Thailand, So. Africa, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Japan, Maylasia, Korea, Isreal, Australia. 92% of affected units were shipped to domestic accounts.
Product codes and lots: All Model Numbers (excluding the 2nd generation models); Serial Numbers: 93I through 02E

Product code ITI

K911151Class IIPower Wheelchair - Tilt & Recline Seating SystemTarsys Engineering, Inc. / cleared 1991-05-29

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Data as of 2026-09-30, the FDA export date for this dataset. Page last changed 2026-09-05. View this recall on fda.gov (opens on fda.gov)