Recall Z-0503-2015
Snug Seat Inc · initiated August 26, 2013
Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature
Product
Crocodile (size 3) are two-armed, wheeled walking aids, used by children with disabilities. Product Usage: The Crocodile is a walking aid for children with disabilities, who need supplementary assistance with their daily walking. The Crocodile is available in three sizes and can be used for children between the ages of 2 to 18 years.
Codes / lots: GMDN code; 31119
Reason for recall
The bolts, which secure the handles, on the Crocodile (size 3) could break, causing the handle to dislodge.
FDA-determined cause: Nonconforming Material/Component
Action taken
An Urgent Field Safety Notice letter dated August 26, 2013 and September 17, 2013 was sent to customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. New replacement bolts were provided to customers.
Details
- Recall number
- Z-0503-2015
- Initiated
- August 26, 2013
- Posted by FDA
- December 16, 2014
- Terminated
- December 4, 2017
- Product code
- IOR – Wheelchair, Mechanical
- Quantity
- 726 units
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution - U.S. Nationwide in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA & WV; International: Australia, Canada, China, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Poland, Russia, Spain, The Netherlands, and The UK
- Recalling firm
- Snug Seat Inc, Matthews, NC