Western Oxytote DTE Digital VIPR System (Model MNDS-602) with D-size cylinder recalled due to battery rupture risk causing plastic shroud breakage and fumes. Units sold May 2020-August 2021 affected.
VIPR (Valve Integrated Pressure Regulator) - battery rupture, causing the plastic VIPR shroud to break apart with emission of fumes and smoke
Western Oxytote DTE Digital VIPR System (Model MNDS-602) with D-size cylinder is recalled because battery rupture can cause the plastic shroud to break apart, emitting fumes and smoke. This poses a risk of injury from flying debris or inhalation of fumes.
The battery in the VIPR system can rupture, causing the plastic shroud to break apart and release fumes and smoke. This could lead to injury from flying debris or inhalation of harmful fumes, especially during welding or cutting operations.
Users of the Western Oxytote DTE Digital VIPR System (Model MNDS-602) with D-size cylinder are affected. Those using the system for welding or cutting metal are at higher risk due to potential exposure to fumes and flying debris.
Check for the Western Oxytote DTE Digital VIPR System with D-size cylinder model MNDS-602. Units distributed from May 29, 2020, to August 31, 2021, are affected. Units manufactured after August 31, 2021, have a green and silver control knob sticker.
Look for a green and silver control knob sticker on the unit to determine if it is outside the recall scope (manufactured after August 31, 2021).
The product is not safe to use as recalled. Units distributed from May 29, 2020, to August 31, 2021, are affected and should be checked for the green and silver sticker to determine if they are outside the recall scope.
Check for the green and silver control knob sticker on the unit. If present, the unit is outside the recall scope. Otherwise, contact Western/Scott Fetzer for further instructions.
Units distributed from May 29, 2020, to August 31, 2021, with model MNDS-602 and D-size cylinder are affected. Check for the green and silver sticker to see if it was manufactured after August 31, 2021.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Western/Scott Fetzer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0269-2022 — Western/Scott Fetzer Western/Scott Fetzer Hello, I own a Western/Scott Fetzer that is covered by recall Z-0269-2022 from Western/Scott Fetzer. 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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