Stop using now Medical device recall · FDA · Published January 15, 2021

Hamilton Heater Shaker Fire Risk: Flammable Liquids Can Cause Fire

Hamilton recalls heater shakers that may start fires if flammable liquids enter the device. Affected models include HHS2, HHS3, and various adapters. Stop using immediately to prevent fire hazards.

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🇺🇸 FDA recall #Z-1156-2021Medical device Hamilton ›

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There is a risk that the device can start a fire if flammable liquids contact and enter the device.

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Recalling firmHamilton Co4970 Energy Way · Reno, NV 89502-4123

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Hamilton is recalling heater shakers that can start fires if flammable liquids get inside the device. This risk exists because the device's design allows liquids to enter and cause overheating. Affected models include various HHS2 and HHS3 types with specific part numbers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/63391-hamilton-heater-shaker-fire-risk-flammable-liquids-can-cause-fire.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/63391-hamilton-heater-shaker-fire-risk-flammable-liquids-can-cause-fire · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1156-2021

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“Hamilton Heater Shaker Fire Risk: Flammable Liquids Can Cause Fire.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/63391-hamilton-heater-shaker-fire-risk-flammable-liquids-can-cause-fire. Based on FDA recall #Z-1156-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1156-2021%22&limit=1).

Hamilton Co recalled HAMILTON HEATER SHAKER devices due to a fire risk if flammable liquids enter the unit, the FDA announced on Jan. 15, 2021. Owners should contact Hamilton for a remedy.

How to tell if you have it

Brand: Hamilton
Product: HAMILTON HEATER SHAKER
Ref: 19903400
Part Numbers: 188318, 188319, 199000, 199001, 199002, 199007, 199008, 199009, 199011, 199027, 199033, 199034, 199037, 199038, 199039, 199085, 199474, 809018, 0201710-001, 0202697-002, 0203408-002, 188219APE, 199033R, 199034R, 65608-01, 65608-01R, 6601885-01, 6601885-02, 95379-01, 199068, 199525, 816040, 816061, 819273, 10069018
Quantity: 4729 units

The hazard

The device poses a fire risk if flammable liquids contact and enter the unit, according to the FDA.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Medline Full Electric Low Lightweight Bed Recall (2025-11-26) and Medline beds recall (2025-11-26).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for part numbers like 188318, 188319, 199000, or 199001 on the device label. These models were sold with specific electrical specifications (115 VAC/230 VAC) and are used in laboratories.

Brand
Hamilton
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Stop Using Immediately
Discontinue use of the heater shaker if it has flammable liquids inside or has been exposed to such liquids.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed in 41 states and D.C., and outside the U.S.

FDA distribution: “US - AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC. DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA. MD, ME. MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI AND WY OUS - AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BRAZIL , CANADA , CHILE,…” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

States: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

Recall timeline

FDA published this recall 54 days after the firm started it.

Jan 15, 2021Firm started the recall
Feb 27, 2021FDA classified it Class II
Mar 10, 2021Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Where this comes from

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-1156-2021 (January 15, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1156-2021 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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