Western Oxytote DTE Digital VIPR System Recall: Battery Rupture Risk
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.
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VIPR (Valve Integrated Pressure Regulator) - battery rupture, causing the plastic VIPR shroud to break apart with emission of fumes and smoke
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What happened, in plain English
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. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/61664-western-oxytote-dte-digital-vipr-system-recall-battery-rupture-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/61664-western-oxytote-dte-digital-vipr-system-recall-battery-rupture-risk · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0269-2022
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“Western Oxytote DTE Digital VIPR System Recall: Battery Rupture Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/61664-western-oxytote-dte-digital-vipr-system-recall-battery-rupture-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-0269-2022 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0269-2022%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
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.
Who’s affected
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.
How to tell if you have this one
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.
- Brand
Western/Scott Fetzer- Category
Medical device
All 4 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Ongoing- Distribution
CT, MD, MT, OH
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Z-0267-2022 | Roberts Digital VIPR System (with E-size cylinder) Model: ROC-9840; Units distributed from 05/29/20 to 08/31/21. Digital VIPR units manufactured and distributed after 08/31/21 are outside the scope of this recall and will be recognized by a green and silver control knob sticker (green logo, silver background) | 11341 units |
| Z-0268-2022 | Western Oxytote DTE Digital VIPR (head only) Model: MNDR-600; Units distributed from 05/29/20 to 08/31/21. Digital VIPR units manufactured and distributed after 08/31/21 are outside the scope of this recall and will be recognized by a green and silver control knob sticker (green logo, silver background) | 4974 units |
| Z-0269-2022 | Western Oxytote DTE Digital VIPR System (with D-size cylinder) Model: MNDS-602; Units distributed from 05/29/20 to 08/31/21. Digital VIPR units manufactured and distributed after 08/31/21 are outside the scope of this recall and will be recognized by a green and silver control knob sticker (green logo, silver background) | 40 units |
| Z-0270-2022 | Western Oxytote DTE Digital VIPR System (with E-size cylinder) Model: MNDS-603; Units distributed from 05/29/20 to 08/31/21. Digital VIPR units manufactured and distributed after 08/31/21 are outside the scope of this recall and will be recognized by a green and silver control knob sticker (green logo, silver background) | 40 units |
What to do — step by step
Check for Green and Silver 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).
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 4 states.
FDA distribution: “CT, MD, MT, OH” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Connecticut, Maryland, Montana, Ohio.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 46 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0269-2022 (October 16, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0269-2022 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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