GE Healthcare recalls Giraffe Incubator Carestation neonatal incubators with potential electric leakage. Affected units have specific model numbers and serial codes. Stop using immediately if you own one.
Potential electric leakage affecting the user.
GE Healthcare is recalling Giraffe Incubator Carestation neonatal incubators due to potential electric leakage. This hazard could cause electrical shock or injury to users. Affected units have specific model numbers and serial codes listed in the recall.
The incubator may have electric leakage that could cause electrical shock or injury to users. This hazard occurs due to potential electrical faults in the device that could lead to unsafe conditions.
Parents or caregivers of newborns using the Giraffe Incubator Carestation neonatal incubator are most at risk. The recall affects specific model numbers and serial codes listed in the notice.
Check for the model numbers and serial codes listed in the recall notice. Affected units include specific combinations of model numbers and serial codes such as 2082844-002-527348 with TAAW63177 or TAAX62082.
Immediately stop using the incubator if you have an affected model number or serial code listed in the recall notice.
The hazard is potential electric leakage that could cause electrical shock or injury to users.
Affected models include specific combinations of model numbers and serial codes listed in the recall notice, such as 2082844-002-527348 with TAAW63177 or TAAX62082.
Check the model number and serial code on your incubator against the list of affected units provided in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send GE Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0480-2019 — GE Healthcare GE Healthcare Hello, I own a GE Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-0480-2019 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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