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myLot reputation of 89/100. cripfemme (7247)   ranked 1 out of 51 in disability 4 years ago

Just after midnight, my new chair imploded. There were sparks and everything. My PCA thought there was going to be fire. Luckily I was away from the chair in my bed when this occurred. My PCA was just plugging Pumpkin (name of my new chair) in for the night. Now he’s dead. I’ll call the repair shop on Monday to see if they can schedule an emergency pickup for him. Poor dear, barely a month old and I’ve only had him 9 days and now he’s demised. He had a good life running those 21.4 miles with me, all too often at top speed, even if he can’t be revived. Which, of course, I hope he can after a few days with the mechanics and some much needed TLC. Rest in peace or pieces; I await you’re resurrection. Good thing Sheila (my old chair) was still around to pick up the slack. That way in can still have a life, while waiting for my other chair to be repaired.

 

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1. myLot reputation of 93/100. Transdisc (18434)   4 years ago

Wow, that's something, cripfemme! I'm glad that you weren't hurt during the implosion. How long do you think you'll have to wait before you find out if Pumpkin can be resurrected?


myLot reputation of 89/100. cripfemme (7247)   ranked 1 out of 51 in disability  4 years ago

I'm going to call the wheelchair repair place tomorrow. I'll make them come get him, even though he's not on their schedule (or least I'll try my damnest to make them come get him tomorrow). Then we'll see what they say. I'm so sad!


myLot reputation of 93/100. Transdisc (18434)  4 years ago

I can't imagine just how disappointed you must be!! sad

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2. myLot reputation of 97/100. sarahruthbeth22 (15738)   4 years ago

I am so glad you weren't hurt.They don't make things like they used to. Sheila is older but obviously she was well made. I hope Pumpkin 2 is a safer chair.

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3. myLot reputation of 45/100. Phoenix08 (130)   4 years ago

I've never heard of a wheelchair doing this...it's a good thing you weren't in it when it happened. Hopefully they can fix it for you.

-FROM THE ASHES-

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