Abbott recalls Cholestech LDX Battery Kit (Model 3LP656194-PCM-LD) due to potential swelling causing minor burns, cuts, or electrical shocks. Affected units may need replacement.
There is a potential that the Cholestech LDX battery (an external battery pack available as an optional accessory to the Cholestech LDX Analyzer) may swell which could cause minor burns, cuts or abrasions, or low current electrical shock to the user.
Abbott is recalling Cholest:ech LDX Battery Kits that could swell, potentially causing minor burns, cuts, or electrical shocks. If you own this accessory, stop using it immediately to avoid injury.
The battery may swell due to internal issues, which can lead to minor burns, cuts, or electrical shocks if touched. Swelling is a physical change that could happen over time.
Users of the Cholestech LDX Analyzer who have the recalled battery kit are most at risk. This includes individuals with the specific model and part number.
Check for the model number 3LP656194-PCM-LD and part number 55170 on the battery kit. The recall applies to all units sold with this specific model.
Immediately stop using the recalled battery kit to prevent potential swelling and injury.
Yes, the battery may swell, causing minor burns, cuts, or electrical shocks.
Check for model number 3LP656194-PCM-LD and part number 55170 on the battery kit.
Stop using it immediately to prevent potential swelling and injury.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Abbott to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1702-2024 — Abbott Abbott Hello, I own a Abbott that is covered by recall Z-1702-2024 from Abbott. 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.
