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ModerateClass IITerminated

FDA Devices recall · Reported July 31, 2013

Swift Mobil shower chair, Swift Mobil 160 shower chair, and Swift Mobil Tilt shower chair. Height adjustable four wheeled shower chairs for persons of various weights.

Etac is voluntarily conducting a field correction of the Etac Swift Mobil shower chair. If the Swift Mobil shower chair loses a caster and thus becomes instantly unstable, there i…

Recall #
Z-1807-2013
Affected scope
7200 internationally
Initiated
May 23, 2013
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Etac Supply Center Ab recalled Swift Mobil shower chair, Swift Mobil 160 shower chair, and Swift Mobil Tilt shower chair… - a moderate-severity action.

Swift Mobil shower chair, Swift Mobil 160 shower chair, and Swift Mobil Tilt shower chair… was recalled by Etac Supply Center Ab in July 31, 2013. Reason: Etac is voluntarily conducting a field correction of the Etac Swift Mobil shower chair. If the Swift Mobil sh…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1807-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Etac Supply Center Ab issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Etac is voluntarily conducting a field correction of the Etac Swift Mobil shower chair. If the Swift Mobil sh….

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
July 31, 2013
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1807-2013 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.

Medical Devices recalls over time

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.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Swift Mobil shower chair, Swift Mobil 160 shower chair, and Swift Mobil Tilt shower chair. Height adjustable four wheeled shower chairs for persons of various weights.

Reason for recall

Etac is voluntarily conducting a field correction of the Etac Swift Mobil shower chair. If the Swift Mobil shower chair loses a caster and thus becomes instantly unstable, there is potiential risk for harm or injury.

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-1807-2013
Date reported July 31, 2013
Date initiated May 23, 2013
Recalling firm Etac Supply Center Ab
Firm location Anderstorp, N/A
Affected scope 7200 internationally
Distribution International distribution: Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Esonia, Finland, France, Great Britain, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Isreal, Iceland, Italy, Kingdom of Bahrain, Kuwait, Lithuania, N…

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

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Swift Mobil shower chair, Swift Mobil 160 shower chair, and Swift Mobil Tilt shower chair. Height adjustable four wheeled shower chairs for persons of various weights.. Recalled by Etac Supply Center Ab. Units affected: 7200 internationally.
Why was this product recalled?
Etac is voluntarily conducting a field correction of the Etac Swift Mobil shower chair. If the Swift Mobil shower chair loses a caster and thus becomes instantly unstable, there is potiential risk for harm or injury.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 31, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1807-2013.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: International distribution: Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Esonia, Finland, France, Great Britain, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Isreal, Iceland, Italy, Kingdom of Bahrain, Kuwait, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norge, New Zealand, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, and United Arab Emirates..
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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