ETAC A/S Recalls Molift Mover 300 Mobile Hoists Due to Structural Component Failure
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ETAC A/S has initiated a voluntary recall of 71 Molift Mover 300 mobile hoists following reports of material deformation and bolt breakage that could impair device functionality.
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What Happened
ETAC A/S is recalling the Molift Mover 300 mobile hoist after a customer reported that a bolt used for mounting the lifting bar broke during assembly and load testing. A subsequent investigation revealed that material deformation occurs between the bolt and the fork in the joint connecting the lifting bar to the device's arm. This deformation can lead to limited mobility in the joint, preventing the equipment from functioning as intended.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves 71 units of the Molift Mover 300 mobile hoist. The affected products include the following model numbers and serial numbers:
- Model M1501: Serial numbers 601005, 601002, 611506, 621101, 621106, 621104, 621105, 621102, 611505, 611504, 611503, 611502, 611501, 601008, 611507, 601007, 601006, 601001, 621103, 601003, 601004
- Model M1502: Serial numbers 611409, 611408, 611407, 611406, 611405, 611404, 611403, 611402, 611401, 611412, 611411, 611410
- Model M1504: Serial numbers 600902, 600901, 611303, 611302, 611301
- Model M15050: Serial numbers 586003, 586001, 585905, 585903, 585902, 585901, 598605, 586101, 585904, 603602, 591401, 586002, 586006, 586005, 586004, 598608, 598607, 585906, 591601, 598606, 598604, 598602, 598601, 596501, 603601, 598609, 598603
- Model M15151: Serial numbers 599703, 599702, 599701
- Model M15001: Serial number 584401
- Model M15002: Serial numbers 591501, 591502
Distribution was worldwide, including Pennsylvania in the United States, as well as Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
What You Should Do
Consumers and healthcare providers should immediately identify if they possess any of the affected serial numbers listed above. ETAC A/S initiated the recall notification via telephone. Owners of the affected devices should contact the firm for guidance on remediation or replacement. The recalling firm is located at Parallelvej 3, Gedved, Denmark.
Why This Matters
The Molift Mover 300 is an assistive device designed for individuals who cannot stand or transfer themselves independently. A structural failure in the lifting arm joint could lead to equipment malfunction, posing a safety risk to both patients and caregivers during transfers.
Source
FDA Recall Number: Z-1309-2026. This is a Class II voluntary recall initiated by ETAC A/S.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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