Winco Convalescent Recliners Recalled for Recline Mechanism Defect
Winco Mfg. is recalling 369 convalescent recliners due to a manufacturing defect in the right hand recline mechanism that may cause the position lock bar to lose functionality.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Devices): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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 (medical device) where a mechanical failure could lead to injury, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or illnesses, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.
Plain-English summary
Winco Mfg., LLC is recalling 369 units of the Convalescent Recliner models 5251, 5261, 525S, and 526S. These multi-position recliners with steel frames are used primarily in long-term care or convalescent facilities for general purpose seating, relaxation, eating, and patient transport.
The recall is due to a supplier manufacturing assembly defect in the right hand recline mechanism. This defect may result in the loss of functionality of the three-position lock bar when the recliner is in a reclined position.
The affected products were distributed nationwide in the United States, including Puerto Rico, and internationally to Canada. Consumers and facility managers should stop using the affected recliners and contact Winco Mfg., LLC for instructions on the recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- CONVALESCENT RECLINER 5251/5261, 525S/526S with Side Storage Pocket, Upholstered side-panels, Recessed hand-grips, Webbed suspension seating, Non-porous tray. The products are a multi position recliners with a steel frame used primarily in long term care or convalescent…
- Manufacturer
- Winco Mfg., LLC
- Category
- Medical Device — Mobility Aids
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 369
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 (7)
- Model(s) 5251
- 5261
- 525S
- 526S: Serial Numbers: 525108626 thru 525108774
- 526100851 thru 526100919
- 525S100070 thru 525S100081
- 526S100037.
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 4 recalled by Winco Mfg., LLC under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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