METREX CaviCide disinfectants produced between June 1, 2021 and September 30, 2021 may have been affected by temperature excursions during shipping, potentially reducing effectiveness. Consumers should check product labels for model numbers and dates.
Facility Temperature excursions (from June 2021-August 2021) prior to delivery; exposure to higher temperatures may have impacted product effectiveness. All lots received between 06/01/21-9/30/21.
METREX CaviCide disinfectants made between June 1 and September 30, 2021 could have been impacted by temperature changes during shipping. This might mean the products don't work as well as they should, but the recall doesn't require immediate action.
The disinfectants were exposed to higher temperatures during shipping from June 2021 to August 2021, which could have reduced their effectiveness. This means the products might not work as intended when used in facilities with normal temperature conditions.
Healthcare facilities and users who purchased METREX CaviCide disinfectants with model numbers 13-5000 through 13-3324 between June 1 and September 30, 2021 are likely affected. Those using these products in high-temperature environments may be at slightly higher risk.
Check for METREX CaviCide products with model numbers 13-5000, 13-1008, 13-1000, 13-1024, 13-5024, or 13-3324 purchased between June 1 and September 30, 2021. Look for the product name and model number on the label or packaging.
Look for the model number on the product label to confirm if it's in the recalled range (13-5000 through 13-3324).
The disinfectants were exposed to higher temperatures during shipping from June 2021 to August 2021, which could have reduced their effectiveness.
No, the recall does not require immediate action. The products may still work, but they might be less effective than intended.
Model numbers 13-5000 through 13-3324, purchased between June 1 and September 30, 2021.
We’ve drafted a message you can send METREX to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1620-2022 — METREX METREX Hello, I own a METREX that is covered by recall Z-1620-2022 from METREX. 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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