Events

Recall of Device Recall Rascal Scooter

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
    37880
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0175-2008
  • Event Initiated Date
    2007-03-29
  • Event Date Posted
    2007-11-21
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2014-04-08
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=52042
  • 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
    Powerchair Motorized Vehicles - Product Code INI
  • Reason
    Seat and/or lift actuator problems: 1) models equipped with a seat lift, the mast screw and washer holding the seat lift actuator in place will loosen break off or fall out; 2) models assembled with seat lift actuator or seat post mounting bolts, the seat may wobble or the seat will break off from the vehicle; 3) models using seat-on lifting brackets with a hoist to raise an emc vehicle equipped w.
  • Action
    Consumers were sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification on October 12, 2007, requesting that they immediately respond to the Medical Device Recall by calling EMC at 1-800-814-4365, or by returning an enclosed Recall Response Form, or by responding on-line at www.EMCIT.NET/801B. The Notification address three important safety issues on 1) Seat Lift Actuator Mast Screws and Washers; 2) Seat Lift Actuator or Seat Post Mounting Bolts and; 3) Incorrect Seat-On Lift Bracket Installation. Corrections to the devices will be made by the nearest Service Representatives, by scheduled in-home repairs, or return of the rear section of the scooter with EMC providing shipping material and freight payment.

Device

Device Recall Rascal Scooter
  • Model / Serial
    All serial numbers
  • Product Classification
    Physical Medicine Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide: to consumers via direct purchase from Electric Mobility Corporation.
  • Product Description
    Rascal Scooters with Electric seat lifts, Model 600 Series, distributed between 10/27/2005 - 3/31/2006, Electric Mobility Corporation (EMC), Sewell, New Jersey 08080
  • Manufacturer
    Electric Mobility Corp

Manufacturer

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