Accora Advance Chair Recall: Backrest May Detach
Accora recalls Advance Chairs with serial numbers 10001-SC1-20 to 10570-SC1-21 and other models due to potential backrest detachment. Consumers should check their serial numbers and contact Accora for details.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The firm has identified a potential for the backrest to become detached from the chair.
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
Accora is recalling several models of Advance Chairs because the backrest might detach. This could cause the chair to become unstable, especially if the user is sitting or moving. Affected consumers should stop using the chairs until they can get a replacement or fix. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/62316-accora-advance-chair-recall-backrest-may-detach.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/62316-accora-advance-chair-recall-backrest-may-detach · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2453-2021
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“Accora Advance Chair Recall: Backrest May Detach.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/62316-accora-advance-chair-recall-backrest-may-detach. Based on FDA recall #Z-2453-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2453-2021%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The backrest can become detached from the chair, which may cause the chair to tip over or become unstable. This is particularly dangerous when the user is sitting or moving, as it could lead to a fall or injury.
Who’s affected
People who own or use Accora Advance Chairs with the specific serial numbers listed in the recall. Those who sit on the chair while it's unstable are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the serial number on the chair's base. Affected models include those with serial numbers from 10001-SC1-20 to 10570-SC1-21 and other ranges listed in the recall notice.
- Brand
Accora- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Serial Number
Look for the serial number on the chair's base to determine if it's in the affected range.
Contact Accora
Reach out to Accora for specific instructions on how to fix or replace the chair.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide and abroad; the notice names 12 states.
FDA distribution: “Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide in the states of AL, FL, IL, MN, MS, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, SC and the countries of Ireland, UK, and Australia.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: Alabama, Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 3 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-2453-2021 (June 21, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2453-2021 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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