Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- September 11, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- Ferno-Washington
- Category
- Health & Personal Care
- Sold At
- Multiple Retailers
- Geographic Scope
- 1 states
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Medical Devices; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- Ferno-Washington
- Product type
- Powered Ambulance Cot
- Model numbers
- 0015816, UDI-DI 00190790003210, 25G036127, 25G036128, 25G036151, 25G036152, 25G036153, 25G036154 +13 more
- Sold at
- Multiple Retailers
- Where affected
- ALL
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
September 11, 2025
Reported by FDA DEVICE
October 22, 2025
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
The fastening post hardware could loosen allowing the fastening post to detach from the cot
What You Should Do
Patients and healthcare providers should stop using this device immediately. Follow the recall instructions provided by the manufacturer. Contact Ferno-Washington Inc or your healthcare provider for instructions. Notification method: Letter
About This Product
The Ferno Power X2 is a powered ambulance cot used in ground transport by EMS and hospital teams. It is designed to position and move patients during interfacility or field transport.
Why This Is Dangerous
Loose fastening post hardware can detach the post from the cot, potentially compromising patient stability during transport and requiring emergency intervention.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern in the provided notice.
Real-World Impact
Hospitals and EMS agencies may need to halt use of affected cots and coordinate with Ferno-Washington for replacements or repairs. No injuries have been reported to date, but the product is used in life-critical scenarios.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- 1. Locate the model number on the cot label to confirm 0015816.
- 2. Check the UDI-DI 00190790003210 and the listed variant numbers (e.g., 25G036127 through 25G036654).
- 3. Compare with the recall list to determine if your unit is affected.
- 4. Immediately stop using any affected unit.
Where to find product info
Recall details are on the FDA enforcement page linked in the notice and the manufacturer recall communications. The product label and packaging should show model and UDI numbers.
What timeline to expect
Replacement or remedy processing typically occurs within weeks as directed by the manufacturer, though specific timelines were not published in the Uリ
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Escalate through hospital procurement and supplier relations.
- File a consumer or facility safety report if the manufacturer is slow to respond.
How to prevent similar issues
- Verify model numbers and UDIs before accepting equipment shipments.
- Maintain an up-to-date recall monitoring process for EMS equipment.
- Require certified replacement devices with robust fasteners and post hardware.
Documentation advice
Keep the recall notice, model/UDI numbers, purchase records, and correspondence with the manufacturer. Photograph serial labels and hardware if available.
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Product Details
Model/Catalog Number: 0015816. UDI-DI: 00190790003210. Distribution: US nationwide in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, IS, IL, KY, LA, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV. Quantity: 138 units. Recall date: 2025-09-11. Status: ACTIVE. Classification: Class II.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- US nationwide distribution in listed states
- Hazard: fastening post hardware could loosen and detach
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