LW Scientific recalls specific model centrifuges due to risk of plastic rotor breaking and ejecting during use, potentially causing injury or damage. Affected units have serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
The clear, plastic, polycarbonate hematocrit rotor may break apart during use and be ejected through the plastic housing, posing a safety hazard to the technician and potentially damaging the surrounding area.
LW Scientific is recalling certain ZIP IQ Combo Centrifuges because their plastic rotors can break apart during use and be ejected, posing a safety risk to users. This could lead to injury or damage to the surrounding area.
The clear polycarbonate rotor can break during operation and be ejected through the plastic housing. This could cause injury to the technician or damage to nearby surfaces.
Laboratory technicians and users of the recalled centrifuges are most at risk. The specific models with listed serial numbers are affected.
Check for the model name 'ZIP IQ Combo Centrifuge' and serial numbers listed in the recall notice: 6C1803035, 6C1803066, 6C1803121, 6C1803130, 6C1803132, 6C1803133, 6C1803139, 6C1803141, 6C1803142, 6C1803144, 6C1803145, 6C1805217, 6C1805242, 6C1805243, 6C1810375, 6C1810441.
Look for the specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice to confirm if your centrifuge is affected.
The clear polycarbonate rotor can break apart during use and be ejected through the plastic housing, posing a safety risk to the technician and potentially damaging the surrounding area.
Check the serial numbers listed in the recall notice to see if your centrifuge is affected. If it is, stop using it until you can contact LW Scientific for further instructions.
Check for the model name 'ZIP IQ Combo Centrifuge' and serial numbers: 6C1803035, 6C1803066, 6C1803121, 6C1803130, 6C1803132, 6C1803133, 6C1803139, 6C1803141, 6C1803142, 6C1803144, 6C1803145, 6C1805217, 6C1805242, 6C1805243, 6C1810375, 6C1810441.
We’ve drafted a message you can send LW Scientific to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1050-2019 — LW Scientific LW Scientific Hello, I own a LW Scientific that is covered by recall Z-1050-2019 from LW Scientific. 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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