Invacare Corporation: Medical Device Recall in 2012 - (Recall #: Z-0556-2013)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2012.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

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.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: November 6, 2012

Date Posted: December 26, 2012

Recall Number: Z-0556-2013

Event ID: 63775

Reason for Recall:

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.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 38,280 canes

Code Information:

The Lot Codes subject to recall are: PW111201, PW120201, PW120101, PW120301, and PW120401

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) including states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN KS, KY, LA,MA, MD ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH,OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY; and countries of: Australia, Puerto Rico, and Taiwan Province of China.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated