Gentherm recalls Model 233 thermal regulators due to overheating causing shutdowns. Affected units have specific serial numbers and UDI codes. Contact for return instructions.
Overheating of the 115V CPU board may cause the device to shut down.
Gentherm is recalling its Blanketrol III Model 233 thermal regulators because overheating may cause the device to shut down. This could disrupt medical care for patients using the device.
The 115V CPU board overheating can cause the device to shut down unexpectedly. This may interrupt temperature control for patients, potentially leading to unsafe conditions.
Patients using the Blanketrol III Model 233 for medical temperature regulation are affected. Those with the specific serial numbers or UDI codes listed are most at risk.
Check for serial numbers between 131-2-00580 and 262-3-20277 or UDI codes 1061303186102, 1061303186107, 1061303186139, 1061303187107, and 1061303187307.
Look for the serial number on the device label to confirm if it falls within the range 131-2-00580 through 262-3-20277.
Reach out to Gentherm Medical for specific return or repair instructions based on your device details.
The 115V CPU board may overheat and cause the device to shut down unexpectedly, potentially disrupting medical temperature control.
Check your device's serial number against the listed range or UDI codes. Contact Gentherm Medical for return or repair instructions.
The recall is for potential shutdowns, which could disrupt medical care. There is no mention of injury risk in the official notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Gentherm to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2970-2026 — Gentherm Gentherm Hello, I own a Gentherm that is covered by recall Z-2970-2026 from Gentherm. 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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