Z-0171-2014Class II

Handset component of the Handicare USA's Minivator Bath Bliss Reclining Bath Lifts (Bath Bliss), Part Number...

Name: Z-0171-2014 Handset component of the Handicare USA's Minivator Bath Bliss Reclining Bath Lifts (Bath Bliss), Part Number...
Creator: Handicare Accessibility
Published: 2012-11-29
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Handicare USA, Inc. / initiated 2012-11-29 / Terminated / root cause: design

FDA source

Handicare Accessibility began a recall of Handset component of the Handicare USA's Minivator Bath Bliss Reclining Bath Lifts (Bath Bliss), Part Number BP300-100/BP300-400RSUS (handset) - Model Numbers... on 2012-11-29. FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Firm became aware that two handsets in the affected batches became inoperable while the user was in the tub". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as design.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-0171-2014
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2012-11-29
Posted: 2013-11-06
Terminated: 2014-12-08
Recalling firm: Handicare USA, Inc.
Product: Handset component of the Handicare USA's Minivator Bath Bliss Reclining Bath Lifts (Bath Bliss), Part Number BP300-100/BP300-400RSUS (handset) - Model Numbers BBR0311USAB (blue) and BBR0311USSS (silver) Handset component devices operate the Minivator Bath Bliss Reclining Bath Lift, a non-AC-powered patient lift consisting of a motorized actuator, powered mechanical seating device, temporarily secured in a bath, and used to lift and lower a patient in the vertical or reclining position while bathing.
Product code: FSA Lift, Patient, Non-Ac-Powered
Reason for recall: Firm became aware that two handsets in the affected batches became inoperable while the user was in the tub.
Root cause tag: design
FDA root cause: Device Design
Action: Handicare sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated November 29, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to immediately advise all of their customers affected by the recall letter to immediately remove all affected product from use. Upon receipt of affected product, replacement handsets would be sent to customers. Customers with questions were instructed to call 866-276-5438 or email [email protected]. For questions regarding this recall call 610-266-5260.
Quantity in commerce: 3301 handsets
Distribution: Worldwide distribution: USA (Nationwide) and country of: Canada.
Product codes and lots: Handsets shipped with Bath Lifts belonging to the following serial numbers: BH05100001 - BH05129999 and BH06120001 - BH11129999; Handsets shipped as spare parts with the following serial numbers: BS05100001 - BS05129999 and BS06120001 - BS11129999.

Enforcement reports

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FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-0171-2014
Recall number	Class	Status	Voluntary or mandated	Report date	Classified
Z-0171-2014	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2013-11-13	2013-11-06

Product code FSA

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About this record

Sourced from the FDA device recall database and the FDA enforcement reports, both ingested from openFDA. The recall record supplies the product, the reason and the product code; the enforcement report supplies the classification. The two datasets are exported by FDA on different days, and the date above is the older of the two, so nothing on this page is newer than it says.

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Data as of 2026-09-30, the FDA export date for this dataset. Page last changed 2026-09-05. View this recall on fda.gov (opens on fda.gov)