CLASS II Device recall · Reported 3 May 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
The Savaria Stairfriend is a Residential, commercial recalled
Savaria Concord Lifts is recalling The Savaria Stairfriend is a Residential, commercial, indoor, stair lift for curved stairs. The recall was initiated on 12 Apr 2017 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-1882-2017
- FDA event ID
- 77042
- Recalling firm
- Savaria Concord Lifts, Brampton, N/A
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 12 Apr 2017
- FDA classified
- 26 Apr 2017
- Reported
- 3 May 2017
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Device Malfunction
- Device type
- Other Medical Devices
Timeline
| 12 Apr 2017 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 26 Apr 2017 | Classified by FDA | +14 days |
| 3 May 2017 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Savaria Concord Lifts has decided to initiate a recall of the Stairfriend, because of product defect. The product defect relates to poor quality of welding holding the seat post .
Device recalls are issued when a component, software or design fault could cause the device to fail or give wrong readings. Many are corrections applied in the field rather than physical returns.
Product as listed by the FDA
The Savaria Stairfriend is a Residential, commercial, indoor, stair lift for curved stairs.
Where it was distributed
North America / South America, please see attached list.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Savaria Concord Lifts has decided to initiate a recall of the Stairfriend, because of product defect. The product defect relates to poor quality of welding holding the seat post .
Which lots are affected?
s/n or lot number - 690009 thru 690235
Where was it sold?
North America / South America, please see attached list.
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 26 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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