The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0142-2015·Announced 2014-11-05

Mabis Recalls DMI Rollator Transport Chairs Due to Collapse Risk

Briggs Medical Service Company is recalling 1,869 DMI Rollator Transport Chairs because they may collapse during use.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (collapse of a mobility aid) which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury risk, even though specific injuries are not detailed in the provided text.

Plain-English summary

Briggs Medical Service Company d.b.a. Mabis is recalling 1,869 units of the DMI Duro-Med Industries Rollator Transport Chair. The affected models are 501-1018-0700 and 501-1018-2100, distributed nationwide in the United States and in Canada.

The recall was initiated after the company received five customer reports of the chairs collapsing while in use. This structural failure poses a risk of injury to users who rely on the device for walking assistance.

Consumers should stop using the affected rollator transport chairs immediately. They should contact Briggs Medical Service Company for instructions on how to return the product for a refund or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
DMI Duro-Med Industries Rollator Transport Chair; Wheel Size: 7 1/4"; Overall Width: 23 1/2"; Seat Height: 21 1/4"; Seat Size: 14" x 12 3/4"; Handle Height: 31" - 36"; Width Between Handles: 18"; Weight: 19 Lbs; Walking assistance device.
Manufacturer
Briggs Medical Service Company d.b.a. Mabis
Category
Medical Device — Mobility Aids
Hazard
Affected units
1,869

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (10)

  • A) Model Number: 501-1018-0700
  • UPC Code: 0-41298-10187-1
  • Lot Numbers: 5628671109
  • 5628670111
  • 5628670211
  • 5628670711
  • 5628671211
  • B) Model Number: 501-1018-2100
  • UPC Code: 0-41298-10182-6
  • Lots: 5628671109

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 49 states specifically:

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