Western/Scott Fetzer recalls DTE Digital VIPR System Model MNDS-603 due to battery rupture risk causing plastic shroud to break and emit fumes. Units sold from May 2020 to 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/Scott Fetzer is recalling their DTE Digital VIPR System (Model MNDS-603) because a battery rupture could cause the plastic shroud to break apart and release fumes and smoke. This poses a risk of fire or injury if the system is used improperly.
The battery in the VIPR (Valve Integrated Pressure Regulator) can rupture, causing the plastic shroud to break apart and emit fumes and smoke. This could lead to fire or injury if the system is used without proper safety measures.
Users of the Western Oxytote DTE Digital VIPR System with E-size cylinder model MNDS-603 are affected. Those who have the system without the green and silver control knob sticker are most at risk.
Check for the green and silver control knob sticker on the unit. Units distributed from May 29, 2020, to August 31, 2021, without this sticker are affected.
Look for a green and silver control knob sticker on the unit. If absent, the unit is affected.
Contact Western/Scott Fetzer directly for further instructions on how to address the issue.
No, only the Model MNDS-603 units distributed from May 29, 2020, to August 31, 2021, without the green and silver control knob sticker are affected.
Check for the green and silver control knob sticker. If absent, contact Western/Scott Fetzer for further instructions.
Yes, Digital VIPR units manufactured and distributed after August 31, 2021, have a green and silver control knob sticker and are outside the scope of this recall.
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-0270-2022 — Western/Scott Fetzer Western/Scott Fetzer Hello, I own a Western/Scott Fetzer that is covered by recall Z-0270-2022 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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