FDA Device recall Z-0556-2013
Invacare Height Adjustable (walking) Canes, Model Numbers: 8916, 8917, and 40918-6. The device is packaged six (6) canes per shipping carton
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2012-12-26
On 2012-12-26 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Invacare Height Adjustable (walking) Canes, Model Numbers: 8916, 8917, and 40918-6. The device is packaged six (6) canes per shipping carton by Invacare, citing following their receipt of several customer complaints, Invacare recalled their height adjustable walking canes. The device was recalled from distribution based on reports indicat….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-0556-2013 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2012-11-06 |
| Published | 2012-12-26 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC |
| Company | Invacare |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Invacare Height Adjustable (walking) Canes, Model Numbers: 8916, 8917, and 40918-6. The device is packaged six (6) canes per shipping carton. The cane is used as an aid in walking or ambulation.
Reason
Following their receipt of several customer complaints, Invacare recalled their height adjustable walking canes. The device was recalled from distribution based on reports indicating that there is a possibility that the button which holds the cane at the desired height, may suddenly and unexpectedly compress, causing the cane to collapse and cause possible injury to the user.
Identifiers
| code_info | The Lot Codes subject to recall are: PW111201, PW120201, PW120101, PW120301, and PW120401 |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.
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Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0556-2013%22
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