FDA Recall Terminated

Otto Bock Kimba Plus Pediatric Tilt-in-Space Postural Mobility Systems (Strollers), Product Numbers HR32571001-012, HRK3269=06-027_X, R32651001-012, HRK3283=01-026_X, HRK3269=01-026_X, HRK3283=02-026_X, HRK3269=02-026_X, HRK3283=03-027_X, HRK3269=03-027_X, HRK3283=04-027_X, HRK3269=04-027_X, HRK3283=05-026_X, HRK3269=05-026_X, and HRK3283=06-027_X

Recall: Z-0181-04 · Initiated October 29, 2003

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0181-04
Event Number
27588
Firm
Bock, Otto, Orthopedic Ind, Inc
FEI Number
2182293
Product Code
IOR
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
October 29, 2003
Posted
July 20, 2004
Terminated
November 7, 2005
Address
3000 Xenium Ln N, Minneapolis, MN, 55441-2661

Description

Otto Bock Kimba Plus Pediatric Tilt-in-Space Postural Mobility Systems (Strollers), Product Numbers HR32571001-012, HRK3269=06-027_X, R32651001-012, HRK3283=01-026_X, HRK3269=01-026_X, HRK3283=02-026_X, HRK3269=02-026_X, HRK3283=03-027_X, HRK3269=03-027_X, HRK3283=04-027_X, HRK3269=04-027_X, HRK3283=05-026_X, HRK3269=05-026_X, and HRK3283=06-027_X

Reason

Under certain conditions the tilt mechanism of the strollers may not function properly allowing the child to fall out if the seat belt is not fastened.

Action

Recall letters dated October 23, 2003 were sent to the consignees on 10/29/03 and 10/30/03. The letters requested that the consignees contact the firm''s Customer Service Department to report the affected units they have. The letter states that the Customer Service Department will send the consignees the necessary field modification kits and instructions to correct the problem in the units they have and have located at their customers.

Distribution

The product was distributed nationwide in the United States and to Canada and Mexico.