KN-880 Reclining Wheelchair — 18" Seat, Removable Armrest, Elevating Legrest
Product Overview
The Karman KN-880 is an economical full-reclining wheelchair with a heavy-duty chrome-plated steel frame that supports a complete 180-degree flat recline — the full range needed for users who require repositioning for pressure relief or medical care. Built by Karman Healthcare with flat-free 24-inch MAG wheels, anti-tippers, and elevating legrests included, it's a complete out-of-the-box solution for home or clinical recliner needs. A reliable, budget-conscious choice for users and facilities who need full recline functionality.
Key Features
Product Highlights
The KN-880's full 180-degree recline is its defining advantage — unlike recliners limited to 150 or 160 degrees, this chair goes fully flat, giving caregivers the full range of positioning needed for skin care, wound dressing, or rest. Anti-tippers are included as standard rather than optional, preventing the backward tip risk that comes with deep reclines. Flat-free MAG wheels mean the chair is always ready for use without air pressure checks, which is especially practical in clinical and care facility environments.
Dimensions
Frame & Build
General
| Model | KN-880 |
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| Product Weight | 50.0 lb — Heavy — two-person lift recommended. |
| Assembly | Required — tools and instructions included. |
Shipping & Returns
| Shipping | Free — all 48 contiguous US states. No minimum. |
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| Ships At | 70.0 lb |
| Returns | 30-day — new & unused in original packaging. Email support@ozzocare.com to start. |
Warranty Coverage
| Wear Parts | 90 days |
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| Parts | 2 years |
| Frame | 1 years |
What's Inside the Box
13 items included
Assembly Required
Minimal assembly required — quick and tool-free setup
Primary Use Cases
5 real-world scenarios for this product
🏠 Extended Home Seating & Daily Comfort
Designed for users who spend the majority of their day seated, this reclining wheelchair provides the postural flexibility that standard wheelchairs can't offer. The full recline range (90°–163°) allows users to shift positions throughout the day — reducing sustained pressure on any single area and significantly improving all-day comfort at home.
🏥 Medical Recovery & Post-Surgery Rehabilitation
Ideal for patients recovering from surgery, managing chronic conditions, or transitioning from hospital to home care. The reclining backrest and elevating legrests allow caregivers to position patients correctly for circulation, edema management, and post-operative recovery protocols. Supports up to 250 lbs across seat widths of 18", 20".
🌳 Supervised Outdoor & Community Outings
Flat-free rear wheels and a foldable frame allow the chair to be used outdoors on paved terrain and loaded into adapted vehicles for community outings. The reclining backrest can be adjusted for comfort during longer outdoor trips — a feature standard manual wheelchairs simply can't provide.
✈️ Care Facility & Transport Use
Trusted by caregivers in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and home health settings. Folds for vehicle transport, and at 38 lbs it's manageable for most two-person lift situations. Anti-tippers provide safety confidence during recline, and the head cushion supports users who require full head and neck positioning.
⏳ Pressure Relief & Skin Integrity Management
For users at high risk of pressure sores, the ability to recline shifts body weight distribution entirely — offloading pressure from the ischial tuberosities without requiring a full transfer. Used in combination with repositioning schedules, this chair is a key tool in long-term skin integrity management for medically complex users.
Detailed Information
Long-term wheelchair users who spend 8+ hours daily seated and require position changes to prevent pressure injuries
Neurological patients (stroke, MS, ALS, spinal cord injury) who cannot independently reposition and need caregiver-managed recline
Seniors with low endurance or orthostatic hypotension who benefit from regular reclined positioning throughout the day
Patients with lower limb edema, contractures, or post-operative leg positioning needs who require elevating legrests
Caregivers and clinical staff managing medically complex residents who need positioning tools beyond standard seating
Best Suited EnvironmentsHome care environments where a full-time caregiver manages daily repositioning and pressure relief schedules
Assisted living and nursing facilities where reclining capability reduces the number of daily bed transfers needed
Inpatient and subacute rehabilitation settings where patients require consistent positioning during clinical recovery
Long-term care settings where skin integrity management is a primary clinical priority for high-risk residents