The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0503-2015·Announced 2014-12-17

Snug Seat Recalls Crocodile Size 3 Walking Aids Due to Bolt Failure

Snug Seat Inc is recalling 726 Crocodile size 3 walking aids because bolts securing the handles could break, causing the handles to dislodge.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (a walking aid for children) where a mechanical failure could cause injury, but no specific injuries or illnesses have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Snug Seat Inc is recalling 726 units of the Crocodile (size 3) walking aids. These are two-armed, wheeled walking aids designed for children with disabilities who need supplementary assistance with daily walking. The product is available for children between the ages of 2 and 18 years.

The recall is due to a defect where the bolts that secure the handles could break. If the bolts break, the handle could dislodge from the device.

The affected units were distributed nationwide in the United States and internationally in Australia, Canada, China, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Poland, Russia, Spain, The Netherlands, and The UK. Consumers should stop using the product and contact Snug Seat Inc for instructions on how to proceed.

The recalled product

Product
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 ca
Manufacturer
Snug Seat Inc
Affected units
726

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 (2)

  • GMDN code
  • 31119

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 39 states specifically: