The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1310-2026·Announced 2026-02-11

Hoist sling bars recalled after a lifting bar mounting bolt broke

ETAC A/S is recalling 64 units of Molift 2-point sling bars, accessories to 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 2-point sling bars, accessories to mobile hoists are being recalled by ETAC A/S, covering model/catalog numbers 1530101 and 1530102, with UDI-DI codes recorded as TBD in the enforcement record. 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 64 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 2-point sling bars (Accessory to mobile hoists) Model/Catalog Numbers: (1) 1530101, (2) 1530102 Product Description: The mobile hoist is an assistive device intended for alleviation of, or compensation for, a functional, impairment due t
Manufacturer
ETAC A/S
Category
Medical Device — Patient hoist
Hazard
  • bolt-failure
  • material-deformation
  • functionality-loss

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 (3)

  • (1) Model/Catalog Number: 1530101
  • UDI-DI: TBD
  • (2) Model/Catalog Number: 1530102

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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