Sit/stand Rolling Walker, SKU/Item Number 66838. Intended for use by those with difficulty walking and...
Central Purchasing LLC DBA Harbor Freight Tools began a recall of Sit/stand Rolling Walker, SKU/Item Number 66838. Intended for use by those with difficulty walking and weighing 225 lbs. or less on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "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...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-1451-2014
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Posted
- Terminated
- Recalling firm
- Central Purchasing LLC dba Harbor Freight Tools
- Product
- Sit/stand Rolling Walker, SKU/Item Number 66838. Intended for use by those with difficulty walking and weighing 225 lbs. or less.
- Product code
- ITJ Walker, Mechanical
- Reason for recall
- 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.
- FDA 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, an updated consumer letter issued.
- Quantity in commerce
- 43,621
- Distribution
- Nationwide Distribution.
- Product codes and lots
- SKU/Item Number 66838, Sold June 2009 to March 2014.
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-1451-2014 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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