Recall Z-1451-2014 ยท ITJ Walker, Mechanical
Central Purchasing LLC DBA Harbor Freight Tools
Sit/stand Rolling Walker, SKU/Item Number 66838. Intended for use by those with difficulty walking and weighing 225 lbs. or less.
| Date | Apr 10, 2014 (initiated Mar 27, 2014) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Harbor Freight Tools intiaited a recall of Sit/Stand Rolling Walker (SKU/Item Number 66838, sold June 2009 to March 2014) because, over time, there is the possibility that a walker wheel may come off this product following repeated use without tightening the wheel bolt to the frame, presenting a potential hazard for the user. |
| Root cause | Under Investigation by firm |
| Action | Recall communication to web site customers who purchased the product, notifying them of recall and availability of full refund for product. Store posting notifying retail customers of the recall and availability of full refund for product (with a similar posting provided on the HFT web site). Consumers are informed of the recall, product info. with photo, item number, reason for recall, hazard, instructed to stop using these walkers immediately, and contact information provided telephone number, and e-mail address. Consumer letters also provided with a Merchandise Return Label. On 04/02/14 |
| Quantity | 43,621 |
| Distribution | Nationwide Distribution. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
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