ETAC A/S Recalls Molift 2-Point Sling Bars Due to Structural Bolt Failure Risk

What Happened

ETAC A/S has initiated a voluntary recall of Molift 2-point sling bars, which serve as accessories to mobile hoists. The recall follows a customer report involving a mounting bolt that broke during assembly and load testing. A subsequent investigation by the firm determined that the defect is caused by material deformation between the lifting bar and the arm of the device. This deformation can restrict joint mobility, preventing the equipment from functioning properly.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall affects 64 units of the following products:

• Brand Name: Molift
• Product Name: Molift 2-point sling bars (Accessory to mobile hoists)
• Model/Catalog Numbers: 1530101 and 1530102
• Recall Number: Z-1310-2026

These units were distributed worldwide, including nationwide in the United States (specifically in Pennsylvania), and in Australia, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Qatar, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

What You Should Do

ETAC A/S initiated the recall process via telephone notifications to affected parties. Consumers and healthcare providers who have these specific model numbers should contact ETAC A/S for guidance on the return or repair process. The firm is located at Parallelvej 3, Gedved, Denmark.

Why This Matters

Mobile hoists are critical assistive devices for individuals with physical impairments or reduced mobility. A structural failure, such as a broken mounting bolt on a sling bar, can cause the device to fail during use, potentially leading to patient injury during transfers.

Source

Information provided by the FDA.