BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

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

    Recall: Z-0812-03 · Initiated February 25, 2003

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-0812-03
    Event Number
    25755
    Firm
    Action Products Incorporated
    FEI Number
    1181047
    Product Code
    IOR
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Other
    Initiated
    February 25, 2003
    Posted
    May 14, 2003
    Terminated
    July 7, 2003
    Address
    22 N Mulberry Street, Hagerstown, MD, 21740

    Description

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

    Reason

    Stitching in wheelchair seat back is defective and may not support user.

    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.

    Distribution

    Product was distributed to dealers, independent sales representatives, and distributors around the US and worldwide.

    Quantity

    40 units