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🧸 Product DE IE NO SE SI May 17, 2024

Braun Ability — Transfer board

Transfer board component for car.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Braun Ability — Transfer board
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
Retrofitted transfer board for people with reduced mobility can rub on the seatbelt and lead to its failure. This increases the risk of injury in the event of an accident.
Origin
Sweden

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Other: Fitting a protective sleeve and replacing damaged seat belts if necessary.
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 849 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a transfer board used to help people with limited movement move between seats. It is made by Braun and sold under the Ability brand.

What's happening? Some of these boards were changed after they were sold. The change can cause the seatbelt to wear out. This could make the seatbelt fail in a crash.

Does this affect me? If you or someone you know uses this board in Germany, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, or Slovenia, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the board right away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for help finding a safe replacement.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Braun Ability
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Retrofitted transfer board for people with reduced mobility can rub on the seatbelt and lead to its failure. This increases the risk of injury in the event of an accident. · Origin: Sweden

First published
May 17, 2024
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10013041

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Braun Ability — Transfer board. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Retrofitted transfer board for people with reduced mobility can rub on the seatbelt and lead to its failure. This increases the risk of injury in the event of an accident. · Origin: Sweden
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 17, 2024 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, and Slovenia.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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