The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1871-2016·Announced 2016-06-08

Skytron Monitor Bracket Recalled for Weld Failure Risk

Skytron is recalling 24 Ergon III Series monitor brackets because a weld failure could cause the display to fall and injure users.

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 where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria for potential physical injury from falling objects.

Plain-English summary

Skytron, a division of The KMW Group, Inc., is recalling 24 units of the Ergon III Series Skyboom Monitor Bracket, Part # 3FCM1. This single monitor mount supports screens up to 27 inches. The affected units were manufactured in September 2015 and distributed worldwide, including in the US states of Virginia, Vermont, Utah, Georgia, New Jersey, and Illinois, as well as in Japan.

The recall is due to a potential for the weld to fail at the pivot point of the bracket. If this weld fails, the display interface and bracket could fall from their mounted location, resulting in injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries or illnesses associated with this defect.

Consumers with this product should stop using it immediately. The specific serial numbers affected are listed in the agency's recall record Z-1871-2016. Users should contact the recalling firm for instructions on how to proceed with the recall.

The recalled product

Product
Ergon III Series Skyboom Monitor Bracket. Part # 3FCM1 Flatscreen Bracket, single monitor mount, 27inch max. screen size
Manufacturer
Skytron, Div. The KMW Group, Inc
Category
Medical Device — Monitor Bracket
Hazard
Affected units
24

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)

  • Model Number(s): 3FCM1
  • Manufactured Date: September 2015
  • Serial Numbers 1507T719-00-0-0074
  • 1507T719-00-0-0091
  • 1507T719-00-0-0095
  • 1507T719-00-0-0096
  • 1507T719-00-0-0102
  • 1507T719-00-0-0107
  • 1508T719-00-0-0129
  • 1507T719-00-0-0087
  • 1507T719-00-0-0069
  • 1507T719-00-0-0103
  • 1507T719-00-0-0104
  • 1507T719-00-0-0066
  • 1507T719-00-0-0072
  • 1507T719-00-0-0073
  • 1507T719-00-0-0075
  • 1507T719-00-0-0088
  • 1507T719-00-0-0101
  • 1507T719-00-0-0108

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

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