Consumer Agency "Among 6 Electric Wheelchair Products Tested, Only 1 Shows 'Excellent' Battery Performance"

[Asia Economy Reporter Joo Sang-don] It has been found that the battery performance of electric wheelchairs, which serve as a means of transportation for people with disabilities and elderly individuals with mobility difficulties, needs improvement.

On the 19th, the Korea Consumer Agency announced that, after testing the quality performance and product characteristics of electric wheelchairs in collaboration with the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, only one out of six products was evaluated as having "excellent" battery performance.

When the Consumer Agency evaluated the retention rate compared to the initial capacity after repetitive use (lifespan test) of the batteries installed in electric wheelchairs, the retention rate of the Robomedi (RW-300) product was relatively high and rated as "excellent." The other five products?Geobong (GK11-ECO), IDSLTD (KP-31), Autobok Korea Healthcare (B400 KV Power Wheelchair), EasyMove (P12SXL), and Careline (Narae210)?were rated as "average."

A Consumer Agency official stated, "The five companies whose battery performance was rated as average have announced plans to improve battery quality in the future."

Maximum driving speed, stopping distance due to brake braking, and stability on slopes all met the "medical device standard specifications" for all products. Display items such as approval information and precautions for use also complied with the "Medical Device Act." Additionally, all products showed "good" or higher levels of driving convenience, and there were no issues with color changes caused by sunlight in any of the products.

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