FDA Device

Xact(tm) Drop Seat Base, a plastic seat support in Xact (tm) Integrated and Xact Individual w/ Drop seat Base Wheelchair cushions.

Hazard

Wheelchair seat may not properly support the user due to cracks in the plastic seat base.

What You Should Do

Remedy

The recalling firm notified dealers by certified letter on 1/19/03. The notification was flagged Attention:Product Recall and advised of seat base susceptibility to cracks and breakage. Dealers were intructed to respond with end user information. Dealers were also provided instructions and materials for crossbar and safety lock installation used with the drop seat bases. Dealers were additionally instructed to forward the provided notification letters to end users.

Products

Xact(tm) Drop Seat Base, a plastic seat support in Xact (tm) Integrated and Xact Individual w/ Drop seat Base Wheelchair cushions.
Brand
Action Products Incorporated
UPC
Drop seat bases are not labeled with serial or code numbers, but are found on all wheelchair cushions labeled as Xact Integrated and Xact Individual w/Drop Seat Base.

Units Affected

389 wheelchairs