Essential Medical Supply, Inc. ESSENTIAL MEDICAL SUPPLY, INC. ENDURANCE HD, BUILT TO LAST, HEAVY DUTY FOUR WHEEL WALKER for users up to 500 pounds. Model W1801B- Blue, UPC 7 54756 91802 6 all serial numbers. W1801R-Red, UPC 7 54756 91803 3 all serial numbers. The Endurance HD is a four wheeled steel frame walker with loop locking wheel locks, a padded seat and an under seat tote for carrying personal articles. Used to assist in ambulation and specifically for obese patients weighing up to 500 pounds. Warranty Card: ".. Recall

Check Your Product

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Reason for Recall

As stated by FDA

Essential Medical Supply, Inc. is recalling W1801B and W1801R Endurance HD Walkers due to recent reports and tests that show the front caster may detach from the frame. The potential failures include a collapse of the plastic fork or shearing of the stud attaching the caster to the frame.

Recommended Action

Per FDA guidance

All Consignees were mailed an Urgent: Product Recall W1801B and W1801R Endurance HD Walkers notification on December 30, 2009. All notifications were sent first class mail in a 9" X 6" envelope. Response cards were included. The letter identified the affected product and the reason for recall. Customers were asked to examine their inventory for affected product and to discontinue further use or distribution of the product. If the product was further distributed, customers should contact their customers, advise them of the recall and have them return the units to them. Customers should follow the instructions provided for return and replacement of units.