Recall Z-0303-2017
Handicare USA, Inc. · initiated April 15, 2014
Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature
Product
ReTurn 7500/7500 Aid, transfer
Codes / lots: Model # 7400, 7500 and 7322 (spare part) Serial # 373317697270501334, 373317697270501430, 073317697400500012, 073317697400500057
Reason for recall
During the period of April 2009 May 2011, Handicare AB used a wing handle in which the screw and handle, after repeated tightening, may slide apart. This causes a small amount of play in the attachment of the ladder, which in turn results in high load at the attachment holes of the ladder. Eventually, this may cause mechanical fatigue in the material of the ladder.
FDA-determined cause: Nonconforming Material/Component
Action taken
Handicare sent a Field Safety notice dated April 21, 2014, to all affected customers. The notification instructed customers to examine the affected ReTurn units for signs of wear and to complete the response form that was mailed with the customer notification letter indicating whether additional parts were required to complete the field correction. For further questions, please call (717) 733-1444.
Details
- Recall number
- Z-0303-2017
- Initiated
- April 15, 2014
- Terminated
- December 13, 2016
- Product code
- IKX – Aid, Transfer
- Quantity
- 29 units , plus 47 wing handles were shipped as spare parts
- Distribution
- US Distribution to the states of : NY, NJ, NV, NE, IL, CT, PA and ME
- Recalling firm
- Handicare USA, Inc., Allentown, PA