CLASS II Device recall · Reported 11 Jan 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report

TRU-Balance 3 Power Positioning Systems recalled

Pride Mobility Products is recalling TRU-Balance 3 Power Positioning Systems, TB3 Lift/Tilt/Recline (Gen . Mobility Medical, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 1 Dec 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesNumerous serial numbers affected (12,343 units)
Quantity recalled12,343 chairs

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0942-2017
FDA event ID
75881
Recalling firm
Pride Mobility Products, Exeter, PA
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
1 Dec 2016
FDA classified
3 Jan 2017
Reported
11 Jan 2017
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Other Reasons

Timeline

1 Dec 2016Recall initiated by company
3 Jan 2017Classified by FDA+33 days
11 Jan 2017Published in enforcement report+8 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

The interface between the TB3 back and tilt base can separate when tilted beyond the specified angle.

Product as listed by the FDA

TRU-Balance 3 Power Positioning Systems, TB3 Lift/Tilt/Recline (Gen 1). Mobility Medical Device

Where it was distributed

Nationwide Distribution

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

The interface between the TB3 back and tilt base can separate when tilted beyond the specified angle.

Which lots are affected?

Numerous serial numbers affected (12,343 units)

Where was it sold?

Nationwide Distribution

What should I do if I have it?

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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