FDA Recall Terminated

CONVALESCENT RECLINER 5251/5261, 525S/526S with Side Storage Pocket, Upholstered side-panels, Recessed hand-grips, Webbed suspension seating, Non-porous tray. The products are a multi position recliners with a steel frame used primarily in long term care or convalescent facilities. The recliners are suitable as general purpose seating for relaxation, reclining, eating, patient transport within the facility, and as a patient room chair for visitors.

Recall: Z-1115-2014 · Initiated September 6, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1115-2014
Event Number
67377
Firm
Winco Mfg., LLC
FEI Number
1027229
Product Code
INM
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
September 6, 2013
Posted
February 26, 2014
Terminated
December 30, 2014
Address
5516 SW 1st Ln, Ocala, FL, 34474-9307

Description

CONVALESCENT RECLINER 5251/5261, 525S/526S with Side Storage Pocket, Upholstered side-panels, Recessed hand-grips, Webbed suspension seating, Non-porous tray. The products are a multi position recliners with a steel frame used primarily in long term care or convalescent facilities. The recliners are suitable as general purpose seating for relaxation, reclining, eating, patient transport within the facility, and as a patient room chair for visitors.

Reason

A supplier manufacturing assembly defect with the right hand recline mechanism. Use of this product may result in the loss of functionality of the three (3) position lock bar when in a reclined position.

Action

Winco sent a Recliner Field Correction Notification letter dated September 11, 2013 to all affected consignees. The letter identified the product, the problem and action to be taken by the consignees. The consignees were instructed to complete and return the enclosed field correction response form back to Winco so they can send replacement mechanism(s) along with instructions on how to exchange the mechanism(s). Customers with questions were instructed to contact Customer Care at 800-237-3377 or email [email protected]. For questions regarding this recall call 352-854-2929, ext 130.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA nationwide including Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kanas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Puerto Rico and Internationally to the country of Canada.

Quantity

369 units (all models)