Recall Z-1460-2012 ยท INM Chair, With Casters
Winco Mfg., LLC
ELITE CARE CLINER 6940(STD)/6950(X-LG) w/ Swing Arm products are labeled in part: "****ELITE CARE CLINER 6940/6950***Winco***ISO 9001-2008 Certified***Hassle-free design to optimize your patients comfort***This Elite Care Cliner features dual swing-arms, allowing patients with limited mobility a modified entry. Also, LiquiCell has been added into the seat for extra comfort. This ultra-thin, liq
| Date | Apr 25, 2012 (initiated Feb 6, 2012) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Winco Manufacturing LLC is recalling the Care Cliner, XL Care Cliner, Drop Arm Care Cliner, Elite Care Cliner, and XL Elite Care Cliner chairs with nylon casters distributed between 04/01/2009 and 08/31/2009. Certain 5" nylon casters shipped with the chairs may be defective. There is a potential of the caster's axle working itself out of the assembly under unconventional conditions. Should this |
| Root cause | Device Design |
| Action | Winco Mfg. sent an "URGENT DEVICE RECALL" letter dated February 1, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Customers were asked to complete the Caster Recall Replacement Form and return it to the firm's Customer Service Department via fax to 352-854-9544. Contact the Customer Service Department at 800 237-3377 for questions regarding this notice. |
| Quantity | 2,032 Casters (574 Chairs) |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Canada and Singapore. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
This recall record lists no 510(k) number.