Abbott Diabetes Care recalls FreeStyle Libre Reader models 71951-01, 71952-01, and 71953-01 due to lithium-ion battery swelling, overheating, or fire hazard. Only use included charger; do not use damaged or swollen units.
Lithium-ion batteries in glucose monitoring system readers may swell, overheat, or pose fire hazard. Only use the charging cable/power adapter included with readers. Do not use reader if it is damaged, cracked, swelling, too hot to hold, it will no longer hold charge, or it fails Reader Test. Do not use other chargers. User Manual update includes instructions on reader safe storage, charging, use.
Abbott Diabetes Care is recalling FreeStyle Libre Reader devices that use lithium-ion batteries. These batteries can swell, overheat, or cause fire if not used properly. Users should stop using affected models immediately to avoid potential injury.
Lithium-ion batteries in these readers can swell, overheat, or pose a fire hazard if not handled correctly. Using damaged, swollen, or overheated units increases the risk of injury. Only the included charger and proper storage are safe.
People with diabetes who use the FreeStyle Libre 2 Flash Glucose Monitoring System with the recalled readers are most at risk. The specific models are listed in the recall notice.
Check the product reference numbers (REF) on the reader: 71951-01, 71952-01, or 71953-01. These models were sold with specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Immediately stop using the reader if it is damaged, cracked, swollen, too hot to hold, or fails the Reader Test.
Only use the charging cable and power adapter that came with the reader to avoid fire hazards.
Lithium-ion batteries in these readers can swell, overheat, or cause fire if not used properly. Only the included charger and safe storage prevent risks.
Check the product reference numbers (REF) on the reader: 71951-01, 71952-01, or 71953-01. These models were sold with specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Immediately stop using it and contact Abbott Diabetes Care for guidance on safe disposal or replacement.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Abbott Diabetes Care to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1275-2023 — Abbott Diabetes Care Abbott Diabetes Care Hello, I own a Abbott Diabetes Care that is covered by recall Z-1275-2023 from Abbott Diabetes Care. 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.
