GE Healthcare recalls Giraffe Infant Radiant Warmers with model numbers M1118179-529707 and others due to risk of cracking when moved using bedside panels instead of front handles. Consumers should check their unit's model number and stop using if moved improperly.
The bedside panels and latch areas on the Giraffe Bedded Warmer and Panda iRes Warmer can crack or break if the unit is moved using the bedside panels instead of the front handle or the maneuvering handle.
GE Healthcare is recalling certain Giraffe Infant Radiant Warmers because the bedside panels and latch areas can crack or break if the unit is moved using the bedside panels instead of the front handle or maneuvering handle. This could lead to the warmer becoming unstable or damaged.
If the warmer is moved using the bedside panels instead of the front handle or maneuvering handle, the bedside panels and latch areas can crack or break. This could cause the warmer to become unstable or damaged, potentially leading to injury if the warmer tips over or falls.
Parents or caregivers of newborns using these infant radiant warmers. The risk is highest for those who move the warmer using the bedside panels rather than the front handle or maneuvering handle.
Check the model number on your warmer, which is listed as M1118179-529707 (GBWW60444, 010084068210392321GBWW6044411170620) or other model numbers in the list provided by GE Healthcare.
Look for the model number on your warmer, which is listed as M1118179-529707 (GBWW60444, 010084068210392321GBWW6044411170620) or other model numbers in the provided list.
If you have a recalled warmer, always move it using the front handle or maneuvering handle, not the bedside panels, to prevent cracking.
The affected model numbers include M1118179-529707 (GBWW60444, 010084068210392321GBWW6044411170620) and other model numbers listed in the recall notice.
Check the model number on your warmer. If it matches any of the listed model numbers (e.g., M1118179-529707), it is affected.
No, but you should use the front handle or maneuvering handle instead of the bedside panels when moving the warmer to prevent cracking.
We’ve drafted a message you can send GE Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1846-2019 — GE Healthcare GE Healthcare Hello, I own a GE Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-1846-2019 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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