Terminated

Premier Care Recliner Model 5570. Brochure: "Premier Care Recliner 5570/5574WincoISO 9001 2008 CertifiedKey FeaturesUrethane armrestsMultiple side-table options3-position lock-bar Fully upholsteredOPTIONAL Heat or Heat & MassageOPTIONAL LiquiCell1.800.237.33775516 SW 1st LaneOcala, Florida 34474www.wincomfg.comProudly Made in the USA." Press on type label: "Manufactured By Winco Ocala, FL 34474Model No. 557Serial No. 557-..." Press on type label: "Model No. 557Serial No.557-...***". Long-term multi-positional recliner.

FDA Recall Z-1106-2012 · Posted 2012-02-26

Recalling FirmWinco Mfg., LLC

Recall StatusTerminated

Product CodeINM

Date Initiated2011-10-17

Date Terminated2012-05-04

Product Quantity79 chairs

Reason for Recall

On 10/17/2011 Winco Mfg. LLC, Ocala, FL initiated a recall of The Premier LifeCare Recliner and Premier Care Recliner Models 5400 and 5570 distributed between January 4, 2011 and October 12, 2011. The Position Lock Pin(s) could potentially fail if exposed to excessive force when the chair is in the Locked Recline position. This failure will result in an inoperable Position Lock Bar feature.

Firm Action

Winco Mfg. sent a "POSITION LOCK PIN RECALL NOTIFICATION" letter dated October 24 , 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to complete and return an enclosed response form and provide product disposition. Winco will ship retro-fit parts to install on the affected product. Instructions will explain step by step, how to implement the fix. Contact Winco at 800-237-3377 for questions regarding this recall.

Root Cause

Device Design

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of AL, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, KS, MA, MI, MO, MS, NC, NM, NY, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WI, and the country of Canada.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.