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ORTONES Wheelchair and Geriatric Arm Chair Lap Belt sold via Amazon — recall

Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2025-10-31
Hazard: Strangulation

ORTONES Wheelchair and Geriatric Arm Chair Lap Belt sold via Amazon was recalled in United Kingdom on 2025-10-31 due to strangulation. Abdominal fabric belt designed to provide support to users of a wheelchair, geriatric chair or armchair.

CountryUnited Kingdom
CategoryConsumer goods
Published2025-10-31
RetailerAmazon
Model identifiersModel: D2100
CategoryOther
HazardStrangulation
Hazard descriptionThe product presents a risk of strangulation. A vulnerable individual may slide downward in a wheelchair or armchair while restrained by the lap belt, causing the belt to shift and constrict the neck._x000D_ Without proper fitting, supervision or training, this can result in positional asphyxiation, strangulation, or falling from the seat and becoming injured, particularly if the user is unattended and/or unable to self-rescue._x000D_ The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) previously issued an Alert for this type of product, which contains further information on action…
Non-complianceGeneral Product Safety Regulations 2005
RemedyThe product has been withdrawn from the UK market by the manufacturer. An updated instruction manual has been issued to consumers, warning of the risks presented by the product. Owners of the ORTONES belt are advised by the manufacturer to ensure that the belt should be used only under the supervision or prescription of a health professional or specialist technician. The manufacturer warns that the product is not suitable for users who do not have good body control when seated, and that a health care professional should be consulted before using the belt if the owner has respiratory or cardia…
Recall number2510-0031
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