LW Scientific recalls ZIP IQ Combo Centrifuge model ZIC-CMBO-2RT3 Rev B due to risk of plastic rotor breaking and being ejected during use, potentially causing injury to technicians.
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 a specific model of centrifuge because its plastic rotor can break apart during use and be ejected through the housing, which could injure the technician or damage the surrounding area. This recall affects users who have the listed serial numbers.
The clear, plastic polycarbonate hematocrit rotor may break apart during centrifuge operation and be ejected through the plastic housing. This could cause injury to the technician or damage to the surrounding area.
Users of this centrifuge for lab work are most at risk, particularly technicians handling blood samples. The recall applies to specific serial numbers listed in the notice.
Check the serial number on the centrifuge's label. The affected model is the LW Scientific ZIP IQ Combo Centrifuge, ZIC-CMBO-2RT3 Rev B, with specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Look for the serial number on the centrifuge's label to confirm if it's affected.
If the serial number is listed, stop using the centrifuge right away to avoid injury.
The recalled model is LW Scientific ZIP IQ Combo Centrifuge, ZIC-CMBO-2RT3 Rev B.
The plastic rotor may break apart during use and be ejected through the plastic housing, potentially causing injury to the technician or damage to the surrounding area.
Check the serial number on the centrifuge's label against the list of affected serial numbers provided in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send LW Scientific to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1049-2019 — LW Scientific LW Scientific Hello, I own a LW Scientific that is covered by recall Z-1049-2019 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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