GE Healthcare recalls Giraffe Shuttle Upgrade Kits with part numbers 2109672-001 and 2109673-001 due to sulfur odor from battery outgassing during charging. Affected units have specific serial numbers and GTIN.
During Giraffe Shuttle charging, the batteries emit low concentrations of gases (outgassing) producing a strong sulfur odor.
GE Healthcare is recalling Giraffe Shuttle Upgrade Kits that emit a strong sulfur odor during charging. This outgassing could be a sign of battery issues, though the recall doesn't mention injury risks or specific actions needed beyond the recall.
The batteries in these kits emit low concentrations of gases during charging, which can produce a strong sulfur odor. This outgassing is a sign of potential battery issues but does not pose a direct risk of injury or damage under normal use conditions.
Users of Giraffe Shuttle Upgrade Kits with part numbers 2109672-001 or 2109673-001 and serial numbers listed in the recall. Most at risk are those who have the kits and are using them for medical purposes.
Check for part numbers 2109672-001 or 2109673-001 on the kit. Serial numbers include GSHW60086, GSHX60001, and other specific ranges listed in the recall notice.
Review the part numbers and serial numbers listed in the recall to confirm if your kit is affected.
The recall does not mention any injury risks, only that the sulfur odor is a sign of battery outgassing.
The recall does not specify a stop-use action, so you can continue using it but should check for the odor.
The recall does not provide specific action steps beyond checking if your kit matches the listed part numbers and serial numbers.
We’ve drafted a message you can send GE Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2111-2020 — GE Healthcare GE Healthcare Hello, I own a GE Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-2111-2020 from GE Healthcare. 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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