FDA Recall Terminated

Crocodile (size 3) are two-armed, wheeled walking aids, used by children with disabilities. Product Usage: The Crocodile is a walking aid for children with disabilities, who need supplementary assistance with their daily walking. The Crocodile is available in three sizes and can be used for children between the ages of 2 to 18 years.

Recall: Z-0503-2015 · Initiated August 26, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0503-2015
Event Number
69665
Firm
Snug Seat Inc
FEI Number
1053060
Product Code
IOR
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
August 26, 2013
Posted
December 16, 2014
Terminated
December 4, 2017
Address
12801 E Independence Blvd, Matthews, NC, 28105-4968

Description

Crocodile (size 3) are two-armed, wheeled walking aids, used by children with disabilities. Product Usage: The Crocodile is a walking aid for children with disabilities, who need supplementary assistance with their daily walking. The Crocodile is available in three sizes and can be used for children between the ages of 2 to 18 years.

Reason

The bolts, which secure the handles, on the Crocodile (size 3) could break, causing the handle to dislodge.

Action

An Urgent Field Safety Notice letter dated August 26, 2013 and September 17, 2013 was sent to customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. New replacement bolts were provided to customers.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - U.S. Nationwide in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA & WV; International: Australia, Canada, China, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Poland, Russia, Spain, The Netherlands, and The UK

Quantity

726 units