Recalls / 2017-12-27

HealthPostures Recalls IntimateRider Chair and RiderMate Bench Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

18711 · Recalled 2017-12-27 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves the IntimateRider chair and the RiderMate bench which are designed for the specialty mobility market, including persons with disabilities. The chair and bench have a steel frame and come with a black cloth covering that fits over them. They fold for storage. The chair part number is (P/N7100), and the bench part number is (P/N 7150). The numbers can be found on the white label located on the frame.

Hazards

The stitching on the cloth cover can loosen, posing fall and injury hazards.

Reported injuries

The firm has received one report of failed stitching causing a person to fall, resulting in an ankle injury.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chair and bench and contact HealthPostures for a free replacement cover and instructions on installing the replacement cover. Health Postures is contacting consumers directly.

Products

Name	Model	Units
IntimateRider Chair and RiderMate Bench		About 100

Parties

Manufacturer: HealthPostures LLC, Prior Lake, Minn.
Made in: United States
Sold at: The Veterans Administration in Richmond, Virginia, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, St. Louis, Missouri, online at Indemedical.com, Vidacura.com, Access to Recreation.com, Sportaid.com, The Access Store.com, Austin Wheelchair Co.com, intimaterider.com, $159 for the bench.

Consumer contact

HealthPostures at 800-277-1841 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, online at www.intimaterider.com and click on Recalls for more information, or email customerService@HealthPostures.com.

Source: CPSC recall 18711. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.