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FDA Devices recall · Reported December 17, 2014

Crocodile (size 3) are two-armed, wheeled walking aids, used by children with disabilities. Product Usage: The Crocodile is a walking aid for children with disabilities, who need supplementary assistance with their daily walking. The Crocodile is available in three sizes and can be used for children between the ages of 2 to 18 years.

The bolts, which secure the handles, on the Crocodile (size 3) could break, causing the handle to dislodge.

Recall #
Z-0503-2015
Affected scope
726 units
Initiated
August 26, 2013
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Snug Seat Inc recalled Crocodile (size 3) are two-armed, wheeled walking aids, used by children with disabilitie… - a moderate-severity action.

Crocodile (size 3) are two-armed, wheeled walking aids, used by children with disabilitie… was recalled by Snug Seat Inc in December 17, 2014. Reason: The bolts, which secure the handles, on the Crocodile (size 3) could break, causing the handle to dislodge.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0503-2015 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Snug Seat Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The bolts, which secure the handles, on the Crocodile (size 3) could break, causing the handle to dislodge..

Moderate
severity level
726 units
affected scope
Class II
classification
December 17, 2014
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0503-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Product description

Crocodile (size 3) are two-armed, wheeled walking aids, used by children with disabilities. Product Usage: The Crocodile is a walking aid for children with disabilities, who need supplementary assistance with their daily walking. The Crocodile is available in three sizes and can be used for children between the ages of 2 to 18 years.

Reason for recall

The bolts, which secure the handles, on the Crocodile (size 3) could break, causing the handle to dislodge.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-0503-2015
Date reported December 17, 2014
Date initiated August 26, 2013
Recalling firm Snug Seat Inc
Firm location Matthews, NC
Affected scope 726 units
Distribution Worldwide Distribution - U.S. Nationwide in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA & WV; International: Aus…

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

726 units units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Crocodile (size 3) are two-armed, wheeled walking aids, used by children with disabilities. Product Usage: The Crocodile is a walking aid for children with disabilities, who need supplementary assistance with their daily walking. The Crocodile is available in three sizes and can be used for children between the ages of 2 to 18 years.. Recalled by Snug Seat Inc. Units affected: 726 units.
Why was this product recalled?
The bolts, which secure the handles, on the Crocodile (size 3) could break, causing the handle to dislodge.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 17, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0503-2015.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - U.S. Nationwide in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA & WV; International: Australia, Canada, China, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Poland, Russia, Spain, The Netherlands, and The UK.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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