OTTAWA – Thermor Ltd. Canada is recalling a walker, the BIOS Rollator 56001, due to a manufacturing defect that can cause consumers using the supportive device to fall.
The BIOS Rollator 56001 was sold at Walmart stores across Canada.
The company said Tuesday a fracturing of metal welds can occur near the front legs of the walker above the area of the support bar, and this could cause the user to fall.
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Health Canada has received one report from a consumer using the walker who experienced a fall but suffered only minor injuries.
However, falls could lead to more serious injuries and the company is advising consumers to stop using its product.
Consumers may contact Thermor Ltd. Canada toll-free at 1-800-387-8520 or visit http://www.biosexactly.com for information on how to receive a replacement walker.
Health Canada has also been advised that Walmart Canada has posted a recall notice in all its stores. More than 1,800 walkers were distributed to Walmart Canada stores, and 261 were sold to Canadians last year.
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