Baxter Healthcare recalls Welch Allyn CONNEX Accessory Power Management Stands with third-party batteries that can cause fires. Affected units have specific serial numbers and product codes.
There were customer reports of devices which experienced battery-related fires. The investigation found that the devices in question were utilizing third-party, after-market batteries that are not approved by Baxter.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling Welch Allyn CONNEX Accessory Power Management Stands that use unapproved third-party batteries. These batteries can cause fires, so affected users should stop using the product immediately.
The recalled stands use third-party batteries that are not approved by Baxter. These batteries can overheat and cause fires, especially if they are not designed to work with the device's electrical system.
Healthcare professionals and users of Welch Allyn CONNEX Accessory Power Management Stands who have the affected product codes or serial numbers are at risk. The hazard is most serious for those using the device in environments where fire could spread.
Check for product codes 7000-APM, 75-HCA-CTB, or 75-HCA-MTB with specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice. The device is sold under Welch Allyn brand.
Immediately stop using the Welch Allyn CONNEX Accessory Power Management Stand if it has the affected product codes or serial numbers.
The recall is because the stands use third-party batteries that are not approved by Baxter, which can cause fires.
Check for product codes 7000-APM, 75-HCA-CTB, or 75-HCA-MTB with the specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Stop using the product immediately and contact Baxter Healthcare for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Welch Allyn to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1559-2025 — Welch Allyn Welch Allyn Hello, I own a Welch Allyn that is covered by recall Z-1559-2025 from Welch Allyn. 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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