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Terminated

Sit/stand Rolling Walker, SKU/Item Number 66838. Intended for use by those with difficulty walking and weighing 225 lbs. or less.

FDA Recall Z-1451-2014 · Posted 2014-04-10

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeITJ
Date Initiated2014-03-27
Date Terminated2015-08-05
Product Quantity43,621

Reason for Recall

Harbor Freight Tools intiaited a recall of Sit/Stand Rolling Walker (SKU/Item Number 66838, sold June 2009 to March 2014) because, over time, there is the possibility that a walker wheel may come off this product following repeated use without tightening the wheel bolt to the frame, presenting a potential hazard for the user.

Firm Action

Recall communication to web site customers who purchased the product, notifying them of recall and availability of full refund for product. Store posting notifying retail customers of the recall and availability of full refund for product (with a similar posting provided on the HFT web site). Consumers are informed of the recall, product info. with photo, item number, reason for recall, hazard, instructed to stop using these walkers immediately, and contact information provided telephone number, and e-mail address. Consumer letters also provided with a Merchandise Return Label. On 04/02/14, an updated consumer letter issued.

Root Cause

Under Investigation by firm

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide Distribution.

Official Source

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

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