Moving Solutions, Inc. Faaborg patient lift/hoist, battery operated lifts. The PL series lifts have electric parallel base widening, with a weight capacity of 365 lbs. to 550 lbs. depending on the base model. Please note: the Faaborg Person Lift arm assembly can be interchanged on the various lift series bases. The arm assembly is labeled ''Faaborgliften Made in Denmark'', while the base plate reads in part ''Faaborg Rehab Technic Lift Model: VL-***** Serial No: **** Capacity: *** KG. Manufactured: **-**** 5600 Recall
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Product
Faaborg patient lift/hoist, battery operated lifts. The PL series lifts have electric parallel base widening, with a weight capacity of 365 lbs. to 550 lbs. depending on the base model. Please note: the Faaborg Person Lift arm assembly can be interchanged on the various lift series bases. The arm assembly is labeled ''Faaborgliften Made in Denmark'', while the base plate reads in part ''Faaborg Rehab Technic Lift Model: VL-***** Serial No: **** Capacity: *** KG. Manufactured: **-**** 5600
Brand
Moving Solutions, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
all PL series models, all serial numbers
Products Sold
all PL series models, all serial numbers
Moving Solutions, Inc. is recalling Faaborg patient lift/hoist, battery operated lifts. The PL series lifts have electric parallel base due to Excessive wear of the hanger bar bolt, that connects the lift arm to the sling spreader bar, may cause the bolt to snap allowing the patient to fall.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Excessive wear of the hanger bar bolt, that connects the lift arm to the sling spreader bar, may cause the bolt to snap allowing the patient to fall.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Letters were sent to all Faaborg lift customers on 11/29/01 and 01/24/04 advising the users that all bolts in connection with the hanger bar must be inspected, greased and tightened, and all defective or worn down bolts and washers must be changed. The 1/24/04 letters included an upgraded maintenance schedule and an Important Service/Safety Reminder, as well as a supply of hanger bar bolt washers. Any questions were directed to Moving Solutions' Service Department at 800-228-7980. Follow-up letters were sent to the accounts on 3/11/04, referencing the 1/21/04 letter and instructing the accounts not to use the lifts until the bolts have been inspected and retrofitted with the washers. Copies of the revised maintenance schedule and operating instructions were included.
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View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026