Regard recalls newborn kits with infant heel warmers that require activation away from the user's face and infant to prevent burns. Affected kits include specific lot numbers.
Instructions for use updated to include the following cautionary statement for the heel warmer, "Activate away from the user's face and away from the infant and others."
Regard is recalling newborn kits that include an infant heel warmer. The recall is because the product instructions now warn to activate the warmer away from the user's face and the infant to prevent burns.
The heel warmer could cause burns if activated too close to the infant's face or body. The updated instructions require keeping it away from the user and the infant to prevent injury.
Parents or caregivers who own the Regard Newborn Kit with lot numbers 71562J, 73679J, 74808J, or 75222J are most at risk. The hazard affects infants and caregivers using the warmer without proper distance.
Check the product label for lot numbers 71562J, 73679J, 74808J, or 75222J. The kit includes an infant heel warmer and is sold as a medical convenience kit.
Look for lot numbers 71562J, 73679J, 74808J, or 75222J on the Regard Newborn Kit.
The recall is due to updated instructions requiring the heel warmer to be activated away from the user's face and the infant to prevent burns.
Check the product label for lot numbers 71562J, 73679J, 74808J, or 75222J. If you have one, follow the updated instructions to avoid burns.
The recall does not include a fix; the hazard is addressed by following the updated instructions for safe use.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Regard to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2167-2021 — Regard Regard Hello, I own a Regard that is covered by recall Z-2167-2021 from Regard. 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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