Events

Recall of Device Recall Rascal

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Electric Mobility Corp.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    25457
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0909-03
  • Event Initiated Date
    2003-02-07
  • Event Date Posted
    2003-06-05
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2008-03-03
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=25868
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Vehicle, Motorized 3-Wheeled - Product Code INI
  • Reason
    The plastic tires may shatter if the tire is over-inflated and could cause serious injury.
  • Action
    All consignees were notified via personalized recall letter on 2/7/2003. The firm also posted the notice on their website on 2/14/2003. Customers will be asked to send back order form for new metal wheel tires.

Device

Device Recall Rascal
  • Model / Serial
    Rascal Model Numbers 205, 215, 235, 245, 255, 305, 400. There are 45,679 serial numbers.
  • Product Classification
    Physical Medicine Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Distribution is both nationwide and international. The distribution are to retail customers, intercompany sales, and dealers. The Veterans Administration, Canada, United Kingdom.
  • Product Description
    Rascal Powered Scooters.
  • Manufacturer
    Electric Mobility Corp

Manufacturer

Electric Mobility Corp
  • Manufacturer Address
    Electric Mobility Corp, 599 Mantua Boulevard, One Mobility Plaza, Sewell NJ 08080
  • Source
    USFDA