Argo Medical recalls ReWalk Personal 6.0, 5.0 and R Systems due to fire risk from waistpack lithium-ion batteries during charging. Affected users should contact for remedy.
ReWalk Robotics received two complaints (one in the US; one in the Germany), which alleged that the ReWalk device waistpack (which is the location of the Li-Ion battery packs) caught fire while being charged.
Argo Medical is recalling ReWalk Personal 6.0, 5.0, and R Systems devices because reports of fire in the waistpack battery during charging have been received. This hazard could cause serious injury or death if the battery catches fire while charging.
The waistpack contains lithium-ion batteries that can catch fire when charged. This fire risk occurs during normal charging use, as reported in two complaints from the US and Germany.
Individuals with spinal cord injuries at levels T7 to L5 who use ReWalk devices are most at risk. The recall affects all units sold globally.
Check for ReWalk Personal 6.0, 5.0, or R Systems models. All units were sold globally with serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Immediately stop using the device as it poses a fire risk during charging.
Two complaints reported fires in the waistpack battery during charging, one in the US and one in Germany.
Check if your device is a ReWalk Personal 6.0, 5.0, or R Systems model with a serial number listed in the recall notice.
Immediately stop using the device and contact Argo Medical for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Argo Medical Technologies to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1553-2021 — Argo Medical Technologies Argo Medical Technologies Hello, I own a Argo Medical Technologies that is covered by recall Z-1553-2021 from Argo Medical Technologies. 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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