FDAClass IIJuly 25, 2012

Etac¿ Ono Walker recall

Etac¿ Ono Walker, Etac¿ Avant Walker, and Etac¿ Salsa Walker. These products are four-wheeled walkers intended as a walking aid for indoor and outdoor…

Why was Etac¿ Ono Walker recalled?

The recall has been initiated because there is the potential that users may fall and become injured, with the potential for serious injury, including bone fracture. One death occurred in a user fall incident, but it is unclear whether the fall was caused by the loss of a wheel. Among the walkers distributed worldwide, Etac¿ has received a total of 49 reports from Europe and Japan of wheels falling

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Model numbers: 15030102-15, 15030103-15 , 15030202-15, 15030403-15 , 15031003-14, 15040105-14, 15040105-33, 15040301-14, 15040301-33, and 15110101-18.

Product
Etac¿ Ono Walker, Etac¿ Avant Walker, and Etac¿ Salsa Walker. These products are four-wheeled walkers intended as a walking aid for indoor and outdoor…
Recalling firm
Etac Supply Center Ab
Quantity
204,323 units of the Etac Ono Walker, 15,601 units of the Etac Avant Walker, and 6,771 units of the ETAC Salsa Walker
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of United Arab Emirates, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Switzerland, China, Colombia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Great Brittain, Greenland, Greece, Hungaria, Ireland, Israel, Iceland, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Kuwait, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Rumania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, and Thailand.
Recall date
July 25, 2012
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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