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Z-0812-03

Twister(tm) Cube Back-Cane Short, a wheelchair back seat support strap, part number WPHS

Action Products, Inc. / initiated 2003-02-25 / Terminated

Action Products Incorporated began a recall of Twister(tm) Cube Back-Cane Short, a wheelchair back seat support strap, part number WPHS on . The reason FDA records is "Stitching in wheelchair seat back is defective and may not support user". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0812-03
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Action Products, Inc.
Product
Twister(tm) Cube Back-Cane Short, a wheelchair back seat support strap, part number WPHS.
Product code
IOR Wheelchair, Mechanical
Reason for recall
Stitching in wheelchair seat back is defective and may not support user.
FDA root cause
Other
Action
Firm notified dealers and sales representatives by certified letter on 2/25/03. Dealers were requested to phone the company for replacement options. Sales representatives were advised of the stitching failure via an 'urgent product recall' letter and instructed to immediately cease use and distribution, and further notify customers. Reps were asked to collect all recalled parts WPHS from consignees they have identified and return with response form.
Quantity in commerce
40 units
Distribution
Product was distributed to dealers, independent sales representatives, and distributors around the US and worldwide.
Product codes and lots
LOTS IA702, II327, IK454, IM236