Baxter Healthcare recalls Welch Allyn CP150 electrocardiographs with third-party batteries that may cause fires. Check serial numbers listed to determine if your device is affected.
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 CP150 electrocardiographs that use unapproved third-party batteries. These batteries can cause fires, so affected users should stop using the device immediately.
The recalled devices use third-party batteries that are not approved by Baxter. These batteries can overheat and cause fires, potentially leading to serious injury or death if the device is used in a medical setting.
Healthcare professionals and medical facilities that own or use Welch Allyn CP150 electrocardiographs with third-party batteries are at risk. The hazard is most serious for users who have installed non-approved batteries.
Check if your device has a Product Code listed in the recall notice (e.g., CP150-2ES2, CP150A-1EN2). The recall includes specific serial numbers and product codes with corresponding UDI-DI identifiers.
Discontinue use of the Welch Allyn CP150 electrocardiograph if it uses third-party batteries that are not approved by Baxter.
The recall is due to customer reports of battery-related fires caused by third-party, unapproved batteries installed in the devices.
Check if your device has a Product Code listed in the recall notice, such as CP150-2ES2 or CP150A-1EN2, with the corresponding UDI-DI identifier.
Stop using the device 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-1560-2025 — Welch Allyn Welch Allyn Hello, I own a Welch Allyn that is covered by recall Z-1560-2025 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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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.
