Is this the same rollator transport chair that has been recalled by the FDA for major Caster and wheel assembly defects? Has this one been redesigned?
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Interesting. I actually have no idea of what product you will (or have) received. From all I could glean, this rollator looked like the one bought two years earlier, but no. There were many subtle differences . The handles were very shaky and it just "seemed" less confident. But the wheels have not fallen off yet after 4 months or so. I just do not know.
553327
I ordered the wrong footrests but laterI ordered a transport chair for $127.oo used it one time and the footrest snapped off.
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http://www.amazon.com/Invacare-Corporation-Aluminum-Transport-Chair/dp/B00NPDRCHS/ref=aag_m_pw_dp?ie=UTF8&m=AN97WWUM74OXI
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hello. i sent this back. not because it wasnt good but because i needed it for travel and i found this to be to big. i was travelling to amsterdam and they make one there that is a combo walker and wheelchair very compact. it is called a rollz rollator. sorry i could not be of any help.
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I have had no issues with my wheels; however, I am not rough with my equipment. Replacement would require that you be a little handy with tools. You can find caster wheels at Lowe's , Home Depot or here at Amazon.
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http://www.medline.com/product/Aluminum-Transport-Chair-with-12-Wheels/Transport/Z05-PF21897
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I cannot answer to that question. I bought this item last year (2013) and has been fantastic for my son and his wife. They traveled to Europe last December and they were up and down many cities with an excellent result. Probably, if this item was recalled in 2010, this must be a new version.
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My Medline is a recent purchase, and it has the 3-spoke wheels. The number of spokes is not an issue for me, but I WAS surprised to see that this is the first rollator I've ever owned that has plastic wheels rather than rubber ones. The plastic wheels slide like crazy on our hardwood floors, and this is a real issue for me because I have paralyzed feet. I heartily wish these wheels were rubber as my two previous rollators were.
987842
I have not, but this is a standard office chair roller. I have not seen any variations
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we returned ours. It had a part missing. Paid as much postage to return it then we paid for the chair. Really was a dumb move. Should have kept it anyway.
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It is now manufactured after what the recall was for. The problem was fixed. The one I purchased over 6 months ago was not involved in the recall either.
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It depends which seller these "bad reviews" have bought from. As far as I am aware we haven't had anything but good reviews for ours and our supplier has certainly not changed the design at all. Mobility Choices
122387
I wish I could tell you. They shipped me wrong product and I have been going through weeks of hell trying to get a refund. The absolute worst customer service ever. I am sure the chair is great, just watch who the seller is.
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The new 3-wheel rollators do NOT sustain balance, unfortunately. The older models did, and were wonderful. I assume that 1. the new ones are lighter in weight, and 2. the design appears to have changed "just enough" so that they do NOT work.
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The one I received was made in 2012. I'm pretty sure that's when they stopped making this model. They have a newer (pricier) model of the same seat.
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The picture on this page shows the unit arranged as a rollator. When the person pushing it wants to sit down they turn around and sit between the handles and lean on the backrest. When it is used as a transport chair, the backrest is removed and reinstalled in the reverse direction. A foot rest is dropped down so that the sitting person has a back rest and a foot rest. The person that pushes then uses the handles to push. This capability means that the unit travels in the same direction whether used as a rollator or transport chair. The leading two wheels are the only ones that swivel and they swivel in a complete circle. The wheels are very sturdy with molded plastic rims and solid rubber tires.
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It was not involved in any recalls.... as far as crash test requirements, here is a link to a crash test video of the seat.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9dN2t3NcpM