FDA Recall of Arjo Tenor Mobile Passive Patient Lift
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The FDA has initiated a recall of 119 units of Arjo Tenor mobile passive patient lifts due to potential mechanical failure in actuators that could cause uncontrolled downward movement.
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This notice was issued by FDA on May 3, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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Recall Article
What Happened
The recall is due to an internal component of the actuators in a certain production batch that may not meet the required mechanical strength, potentially leading to a sudden loss of the actuator's ability to hold the load and resulting in rapid and uncontrolled downward movement of the lifting arm.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products are Arjo Tenor mobile passive patient lifts with Model Numbers KHA1000 US and KHA1010 US. A total of 119 units are involved, distributed nationwide in the United States. The recall includes units with UDI-DI codes 05055982787758 and 05055982787710, and various serial numbers such as P0911221, P0909831, P0925191, among others listed in the recall notice.
What You Should Do
Consumers should contact the recalling firm, ARJOHUNTLEIGH POLSKA Sp. z.o.o., as the initial notification was made via letter, for instructions on how to proceed with the recall, including potential returns or repairs. The firm's address is Ul. Ks. Piotra Wawrzyniaka 2, Komorniki, Poland.
Why This Matters
This recall affects medical devices used for patient lifting, which could pose a safety risk if the failure occurs, potentially impacting patient care and safety in healthcare settings across the United States.
Source
FDA recall notice Z-1811-2026, reported on 20260422. Attribution: FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration).
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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