Visionsense recalls VS3 Iridium Visionsense Infrared Microscope (MMS-IR) Product 174-0012 due to broken optical fiber cables causing heating and melting. Affected units have specific lot numbers.
Broken Optical fiber cable damage can occur through handling or bending and can lead to loss of functionality and heating/melting of the outer cable surface.
Visionsense is recalling its VS3 Iridium Visionsense Infrared Microscope (MMS-IR) product number 174-0012 because broken optical fiber cables can cause heating and melting of the cable surface. This could lead to loss of functionality and potential damage to the device.
Broken optical fiber cables can occur during handling or bending, which may cause heating and melting of the outer cable surface. This can lead to loss of functionality and potential damage to the device.
Users of the VS3 Iridium Visionsense Infrared Microscope (MMS-IR) with product number 174-0012 are affected. Researchers and lab technicians using this microscope for scientific work are most at risk.
Check for product number 174-0012 on the device. Affected units have specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice, including many combinations starting with 3784.
Look for product number 174-0012 on the device to confirm if it's affected.
The recall is due to broken optical fiber cables that can cause heating and melting of the outer cable surface, leading to loss of functionality.
Check the product number and lot numbers listed in the recall notice to see if your unit is affected. The recall does not include a remedy.
The recall notice does not provide a remedy or fix for the broken optical fiber cables.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Visionsense to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0280-2023 — Visionsense Visionsense Hello, I own a Visionsense that is covered by recall Z-0280-2023 from Visionsense. 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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