The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1117-2014·Announced 2014-03-05

Winco XL Convalescent Recliner Recalled Due to Assembly Defect

Winco Mfg. is recalling 369 XL Convalescent Recliners due to a manufacturing defect in the right-hand recline mechanism that may cause loss of the position lock bar functionality.

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 structural defect in a medical device used for patient transport and seating, which poses a risk of harm (loss of position lock) even though no injuries have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products.

Plain-English summary

Winco Mfg., LLC is recalling 369 units of the XL Convalescent Recliner 5291/529S. 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 affected models are 5291 and 529S, with specific serial numbers ranging from 529A003767 to 529A003865 and 529S100044 to 529100050.

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 products were distributed nationwide in the United States, including Puerto Rico, and internationally to Canada.

No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall. Consumers and facility managers should stop using the affected recliners and contact Winco Mfg., LLC for further instructions on the recall.

The recalled product

Product
XL CONVALESCENT RECLINER 5291/529S with Padded armrests with guard, Dual fold down side-tables, Removable side panels, Built-in head-rest. The products are a multi position recliners with a steel frame used primarily in long term care or convalescent facilities. The recliners
Manufacturer
Winco Mfg., LLC
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) 5291
  • 529S. Serial numbers: 529A003767
  • 529A003779
  • 529A003787
  • 529A003790
  • 529A003792 thru 529A003865
  • 529S100044 thru 529100050.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 38 states specifically:

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.

See all 4 products in this recall →