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Q’STRAINT Wheelchair Securement Retractors — injuries risk

UK OPSSInjuriesOct 21, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Q’STRAINT Wheelchair Securement Retractors — injuries risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The product presents a risk of injuries as the retractor may not lock as designed. This could lead to the wheelchair moving during transit and injuring the user. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Remedy

The product has been recalled from end users. Users are advised that they may continue to use the retractor while awaiting replacement, providing a pre-trip inspection is performed to assure that the product is fully locked. Product distributors have been notified and will inspect and replace affected retractors free of charge. For further information, please contact [email protected] or +44(0)1227 773035.

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

Wheelchair securement device for use in vehicles.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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