AUSTRALIAN PRODUCT RECALL

Forearm Crutch - Tall and Adult Sizes

Published 4 January 2023

Product

Forearm Crutch - Tall and Adult sizes Models: Tall - 251097, Adult - 234354 Batches: Tall - 251097-2105-1                        251097-2107-1                        251097-2201-1           Adult - 234354 - 2501 - 1                       234354-2107-1                       234354-22-1-1                       234354-2204-1 ARTG 138792 (138792 Making Life Easy Mobility And Independent Living Superstore Pty Ltd - Walking aid, one arm, crutch, elbow)

Why it was recalled

The glue used to secure the grip to the handle may have been defective and the hand grip on the Forearm Crutch is not securely affixed and may slip and/or detach from the crutch.  

Hazard

If the handle grip slips or detaches from the crutch and the user becomes unstable, there is an increased risk of falls that may result in injury.

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Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.