Permobil, Ab recalls Electric Wheelchair bases: a) C300 b) C350 c) C400 d) C500

Recall date

September 1, 2017

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-0006-2018

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Permobil, Ab

Sold / distributed

Nationwide and Australia, Benelux, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Israel, Norway, Sweden, and UAE

Why it was recalled

There is a potential failure of the top plate assembly, which is the component that connects the seating system of the wheelchair to the base.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Electric Wheelchair bases: a) C300 b) C350 c) C400 d) C500