Recall Z-0174-2008 ยท INI Vehicle, Motorized 3-Wheeled
Electric Mobility Corp
Electric Mobility Corporation (EMC)- Scooters and Turnabout Powerchairs with either an Electric Seat Lift Actuator or a Seat Post to attach the seat to the vehicle; Model Number(s) 300F, 600C, 600T, and 600F. Electronic Mobility Corporation, 599 Mantua Blvd, One Mobility Plaza, Sewell, NJ 08080
| Date | Nov 21, 2007 (initiated Mar 22, 2007) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | 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 |
| Root cause | Process change control |
| Action | 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 re |
| Quantity | 12,625 |
| Distribution | Nationwide |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K924515 | ELECTRIC MOBILITY RASCAL Electric Mobility, LLC, Mar 28, 1994 |