The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·19E067000·Announced 2019-10-10

Ziamatic Recalls Ambulance Oxygen Tank Bracket Assemblies Due to Loosening Risk

Ziamatic is recalling QR-D-S- and QR-TDS bracket assemblies used to secure oxygen tanks in ambulances because they may loosen in a crash, potentially allowing the tank to strike occupants.

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 where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico) is recalling certain QR-D-S- and QR-TDS bracket assemblies used to secure D-cylinder oxygen tanks in ambulances. The defect involves the bracket potentially loosening, which could allow the oxygen tank to become unsecured as a result of a crash.

A loose oxygen tank may separate from the loosened bracket, potentially striking occupants and increasing the risk of injury. The source text does not specify the number of affected units or the specific vehicle manufacturers involved, though Zico has notified the affected vehicle manufacturers.

The recall began on October 7, 2019. Zico will refund the purchase price paid or provide replacement bracket assemblies free of charge. Owners may contact Zico customer service at 1-800-711-3473 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
Ziamatic Corp
Category
Vehicle — Ambulance Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
207

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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