CLASS II Device recall · Reported 30 Jul 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
MK5 NX Controller--Wheelchair controller recalled by Invacare
Invacare is recalling MK5 NX Controller--Wheelchair controller, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 24 Jun 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-2091-2014
- FDA event ID
- 68622
- Recalling firm
- Invacare, Elyria, OH
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 24 Jun 2014
- FDA classified
- 22 Jul 2014
- Reported
- 30 Jul 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Device type
- Wheelchairs, Beds & Lifts
Timeline
| 24 Jun 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 22 Jul 2014 | Classified by FDA | +28 days |
| 30 Jul 2014 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
M41 Powered Wheelchairs received through Invacare Service Parts (ISP) have controllers that were programmed in a way this is not aligned to standard factory settings. The controller during different settings such as max forward speed, max forward acceleration, max reverse speed and max turning speed can result in momentary loss of control.
Product as listed by the FDA
MK5 NX Controller--Wheelchair controller
Where it was distributed
Nationwide Distriution: CA, SC, IL, UT, TN, KS, HI, NJ, LA, TX,FL, IN, AL, AZ, MN, WI, MN, MI, AR,MA, GA, MS, NJ, NM, OK, ME, PA, NY, NC, OK, MO, WA, IA, OR,KY, MD, NE, ID, VA, WA, ND, MT, OH, NH, CT. Also shipped to Canada
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Questions about this recall
Is MK5 NX Controller--Wheelchair controller recalled?
Yes. Invacare recalled MK5 NX Controller--Wheelchair controller on 24 Jun 2014. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-2091-2014.
Why was it recalled?
M41 Powered Wheelchairs received through Invacare Service Parts (ISP) have controllers that were programmed in a way this is not aligned to standard factory settings. The controller during different settings such as max forward speed, max forward acceleration, max reverse speed and max turning speed can result in momentary loss of control.
Which lots are affected?
P/N 1143839
Where was it sold?
Nationwide Distriution: CA, SC, IL, UT, TN, KS, HI, NJ, LA, TX,FL, IN, AL, AZ, MN, WI, MN, MI, AR,MA, GA, MS, NJ, NM, OK, ME, PA, NY, NC, OK, MO, WA, IA, OR,KY, MD, NE, ID, VA, WA, ND, MT, OH, NH, CT. Also shipped to Canada
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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