Richard Wolf recalls PiezoWave 2 Control Units with serial numbers 5000553232-5000553506 due to potential capacitor failure causing smoke and burning smell. Affected units may require replacement.
The high voltage capacitor may fail early in the product life cycle after delivery of surge voltages. When this failure occurs, the capacitor may produce smoke and a burning smell. In extremely rare instances a capacitor may cause a spark or excessive heat when an internal capacitor failure occurs.
Richard Wolf is recalling PiezoWave 2 Control Units with specific serial numbers because a high voltage capacitor can fail after exposure to surge voltages, potentially causing smoke and a burning smell. This could lead to fire or injury in rare cases.
The high voltage capacitor in the device can fail after being exposed to surge voltages. When this happens, it may produce smoke and a burning smell. In extremely rare cases, it could cause a spark or excessive heat.
Users of the PiezoWave 2 Control Unit with serial numbers starting with 5000553232 through 5000553506 are affected. Individuals using this device for physical therapy treatments are most at risk.
Check the serial number on the device, which starts with 5000553232 through 5000553506. The product is a compact myofascial acoustic compression therapy device used for physical therapy treatments.
Look for the serial number on the device, which starts with 5000553232 through 5000553506.
If the device has the affected serial numbers, stop using it immediately to avoid potential smoke or burning smell.
The PiezoWave 2 Control Unit, a compact myofascial acoustic compression therapy device for physical therapy treatments.
The high voltage capacitor may fail, producing smoke and a burning smell. In extremely rare cases, it could cause a spark or excessive heat.
Check the serial number on the device, which starts with 5000553232 through 5000553506.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Richard Wolf to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1753-2025 — Richard Wolf Richard Wolf Hello, I own a Richard Wolf that is covered by recall Z-1753-2025 from Richard Wolf. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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