FDA Recall Terminated

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

Recall: Z-0174-2008 · Initiated March 22, 2007

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0174-2008
Event Number
37879
Firm
Electric Mobility Corp
FEI Number
2246975
Product Code
INI
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process change control
Initiated
March 22, 2007
Posted
November 21, 2007
Terminated
April 8, 2014
Address
599 Mantua Boulevard, One Mobility Plaza, Sewell, NJ, 08080

Description

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

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

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 repairs, or return of the rear section of the scooter with EMC providing shipping material and freight payment.

Distribution

Nationwide

Quantity

12,625