O-Two Medical recalls e500 ventilators with model 01EVE500 due to fire risk from improper screw installation. Affected units may cause short circuits and fire. Contact for repair or replacement.
There is a potential for the unit to catch fire due to one of the screen retaining screws being incorrectly inserted. Due to this improper screw insertion the screw sat higher than normal allowing it to contact the underside of the main board causing the screw to rub against the bottom side of the board, wearing away the insulation layer and creating a short circuit.
O-Two Medical is recalling e500 Automatic Transport Ventilators with model number 01EVE500 because a screw installation error can cause short circuits and fire. This affects ventilators sold between EV50001 and EV50148. If you own this model, stop using it immediately to prevent fire risk.
Improperly inserted screen retaining screws can sit higher than normal, rubbing against the main board. This wears away insulation, causing short circuits that may lead to fire.
Healthcare providers using the e500 ventilator are most at risk. Patients and staff in hospitals or clinics using this model may face fire hazards.
Check for model number 01EVE500 on the ventilator. Affected units were sold with serial numbers EV50001 to EV50148.
Immediately stop using the e500 ventilator if it has model number 01EVE500 and serial numbers EV50001 to EV50148.
The ventilator may catch fire due to improper screw installation causing short circuits.
Check for model number 01EVE500 and serial numbers EV50001 to EV50148.
Stop using it immediately to prevent fire risk. Contact O-Two Medical for repair or replacement.
We’ve drafted a message you can send O-Two Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0976-2019 — O-Two Medical O-Two Medical Hello, I own a O-Two Medical that is covered by recall Z-0976-2019 from O-Two Medical. 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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