Ferno-Washington Recalls Power F2 Powered Fastening System
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Ferno-Washington Inc is recalling 278 units of the Power F2 Powered Fastening System (Product No. 0567091) due to potential roller wear that may lodge the rail mechanism.
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This notice was issued by FDA on August 12, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" 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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What Happened
Ferno-Washington Inc is recalling the Power F2 Powered Fastening System because the product may experience accelerated roller wear and potential deformation due to interference between the roller assembly and rail. In the worst-case condition, the rail mechanism may become lodged during operation, preventing movement of the stretcher along the rail through either powered or manual operation. This may cause delays in transport of a patient to a healthcare facility.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves 278 units of the Power F2 Powered Fastening System, Product No. 0567091, with UDI-DI 00190790006570. Affected serial numbers are listed in the recall notice. The product is a powered fastening system intended for professional use only, designed to load, unload, and secure a compatible wheeled stretcher inside a ground-based ambulance. Distribution was nationwide in the United States (AL, AR, AZ, CA, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, ME, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV) and to Poland, Netherlands, Canada, Germany, Norway, United Kingdom, Denmark, and New Zealand.
What You Should Do
Consumers should contact Ferno-Washington Inc for further instructions regarding the recalled units.
Why This Matters
The recall affects ambulance stretcher fastening systems distributed worldwide, with potential to delay patient transport in emergency situations.
Source
FDA recall number Z-2760-2026; Class II recall initiated June 19, 2026.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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