Olympus recalls ACMI Roller Bar Electrodes with incorrect pouch labels that may lead to confusion about product contents. Affected units have mislabeled pouches indicating Right Angle Cutting instead of Roller Bar Electrodes.
Incorrect pouch labels, the contents within the mislabeled pouch were Roller Bar electrodes.
Olympus is recalling ACMI Roller Bar Electrodes that have incorrect pouch labels. This could cause confusion about which electrodes are in the pouches, potentially leading to improper use. The recall is for safety reasons to prevent mix-ups that might affect cutting operations.
The pouches are labeled incorrectly as Right Angle Cutting Loop Electrodes instead of Roller Bar Electrodes. This could lead to using the wrong type of electrode, which might cause improper cutting or safety issues in welding operations.
Users of ACMI Roller Bar Electrodes for metal cutting or welding are likely affected. Those who have the specific model with mislabeled pouches are at risk of confusion during use.
Check for pouches labeled 'ACMI USA Elite System' or 'USA Series Right Angle Cutting' instead of 'Roller Bar Electrode'. The product comes in boxes of 6 pouches with a specific model number (REF MLE 2:012).
Look for pouches labeled 'ACMI USA Elite System' or 'USA Series Right Angle Cutting' instead of 'Roller Bar Electrode'.
The correct product name is ACMI Roller Bar Electrodes, model REF RB.
Check for pouches labeled 'ACMI USA Elite System' or 'USA Series Right Angle Cutting' instead of 'Roller Bar Electrode'.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so check with Olympus Corporation of the Americas for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0568-2024 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-0568-2024 from Olympus. 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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