The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1309-2026·Announced 2026-02-11

Mobile hoists recalled after a lifting bar mounting bolt broke

ETAC A/S is recalling 71 units of Molift Mover 300 mobile hoists after a customer reported the bolt for mounting the lifting bar breaking during assembly and load testing.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: Scored 2 because the record's stated consequence is limited joint mobility preventing proper functionality, with no patient harm or reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Molift mover 300 mobile hoists are being recalled by ETAC A/S, covering model/catalog numbers M1501, M1502, M1504, M15050, M15151, M15001 and M15002, with serial numbers recorded in the enforcement record and UDI-DI codes recorded as TBD. The record describes the mobile hoist as an assistive device intended for alleviation of, or compensation for, a functional impairment due to an injury or disability, designed for an individual lacking the ability to stand up and transfer themselves.

The record states a customer experienced that during assembly and load testing of the device, the bolt for mounting the lifting bar broke. Upon further investigation of this customer complaint, it became clear that the defect occurs as a result of deformation of the materials involved between the lifting bar and the arm of the device. The record states such deformation can lead to limited mobility in the joint, which prevents proper functionality of the equipment.

The record lists 71 units. Distribution was worldwide, covering the United States in the state of Pennsylvania and the countries listed in the enforcement record. The FDA has classified the action as Class II.

The stated consequence in the enforcement record is limited joint mobility preventing proper functionality, and no injuries are reported. Facilities and users should follow ETAC's instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Brand Name: Molift Product Name: Molift Mover 300 Model/Catalog Numbers: (1) M1501, (2) M1502, (3) M1504, (4) M15050, (5) M15151, (6) M15001, (7) M15002; Product Description: The mobile hoist is an assistive device intended for alleviation of, or compensation for, a functional
Manufacturer
ETAC A/S
Category
Medical Device — Patient hoist
Hazard
Affected units
71

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 (20)

  • (1) Model/Catalog Number: M1501
  • UDI-DI: TBD
  • Serial Numbers: 601005
  • 601002
  • 611506
  • 621101
  • 621106
  • 621104
  • 621105
  • 621102
  • 611505
  • 611504
  • 611503
  • 611502
  • 611501
  • 601008
  • 611507
  • 601007
  • 601006
  • 601001

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by ETAC A/S 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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