Electric Mobility Corporation (EMC)- Scooters and Turnabout Powerchairs with either an Electric Seat Lift Actuator or a

FDA device recall Z-0174-2008 · posted 2007-11-21 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

Electric Mobility Corp

Reason for recall

Seat and/or lift actuator problems: 1) Models equipped with a Seat Lift, the mast screw and washer holding the Seat Lift Actuator in place will loosen break off or fall out; 2) Models assembled with Seat Lift Actuator or Seat Post Mounting Bolts, the seat may wobble or the seat will break off from the vehicle; 3) Models using Seat-On Lifting brackets with a hoist to raise an EMC vehicle equipped

Action taken

Consumers were sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification on October 12, 2007, requesting that they immediately respond to the Medical Device Recall by calling EMC at 1-800-814-4365, or by returning an enclosed Recall Response Form, or by responding on-line at www.EMCIT.NET/801B. The Notification address three important safety issues on 1) Seat Lift Actuator Mast Screws and Washers; 2) Seat Lift Actuator or Seat Post Mounting Bolts and; 3) Incorrect Seat-On Lift Bracket Installation. Corrections to the devices will be made by the nearest Service Representatives, by scheduled in-home repairs, or return of the rear section of the scooter with EMC providing shipping material and freight payment.

Root cause

Process change control

Status

Terminated

Product code

INI

Quantity affected

12,625

Distribution

Nationwide

Date initiated

2007-03-22

Date posted

2007-11-21

Date terminated

2014-04-08

Location

Sewell, NJ

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