BioFire Torch Base (HTFA-ASY-0104) Recall: Risk of Power Switch Failure
BioFire recalls Torch Base (HTFA-ASY-0104) due to increased risk of power switch degradation causing potential short circuits or failure. Affected units have serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Due to an increased risk of degradation of the power entry switch resulting from arcing inside of the power switch that may result in carbon build-up on the switch contacts. The carbon build-up may lead to excess heating inside of the power switch, subsequently leading to deformation of the power switch case. The deformation can create an opportunity for a power switch electrical short. In addition to an electrical short, deformation may result in an open circuit causing the power switch to fail. This event would only occur after the product is in use.
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What happened, in plain English
BioFire is recalling its Torch Base (HTFA-ASY-0104) because a power switch can degrade over time, leading to overheating, short circuits, or complete failure. This risk occurs only after the device is in use and may affect lab equipment used for diagnostic testing. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/57060-biofire-torch-base-htfa-asy-0104-recall-risk-of-power.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/57060-biofire-torch-base-htfa-asy-0104-recall-risk-of-power · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0353-2024
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“BioFire Torch Base (HTFA-ASY-0104) Recall: Risk of Power Switch Failure.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/57060-biofire-torch-base-htfa-asy-0104-recall-risk-of-power. Based on FDA recall #Z-0353-2024 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0353-2024%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The power switch inside the device can degrade due to arcing, causing carbon buildup. This buildup may lead to overheating, deformation of the switch case, and potential electrical shorts or complete failure of the power switch. This issue only occurs after the device is used regularly.
Who’s affected
Users of the BioFire Torch Base (HTFA-ASY-0104) for diagnostic testing, particularly in clinical or lab settings. Those with the specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your BioFire Torch Base has the model number HTFA-ASY-0104 and the serial numbers listed in the recall notice (e.g., KTB00006 through KTB02971).
- Brand
BioFire- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Your Serial Number
Identify if your device has a serial number from the list provided in the recall notice (e.g., KTB00006 through KTB02971).
Stop Using the Device
If your device is affected, stop using it immediately to prevent potential electrical issues.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide and abroad; the notice names 49 states.
FDA distribution: “Worldwide - U.S. Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, N, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, Puerto Rico, RI,…” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 43 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0353-2024 (October 17, 2023) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0353-2024 to see it in context.
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