GE Healthcare is recalling Giraffe OmniBed Carestation neonatal incubators with specific model numbers and serial codes for potential electric leakage. Affected units may pose a risk of electric shock to users.
Potential electric leakage affecting the user.
GE Healthcare is recalling certain Giraffe OmniBed Carestation neonatal incubators due to a potential electric leakage hazard. This could cause electric shock to users if the device is used improperly.
The device has a potential electric leakage hazard that could cause electric shock to users if the incubator is used improperly. This leakage may occur due to a defect in the electrical components.
Healthcare providers using the Giraffe OmniBed Carestation neonatal incubators are most at risk. The hazard affects specific model numbers and serial codes.
Check for the model numbers and serial codes listed in the recall notice. Affected units include specific combinations of the model number 2082844-001-526493 and the serial codes (TABX62269, TABX62159, etc.) as detailed in the recall list.
Verify if your device has the model number 2082844-001-526493 and one of the listed serial codes (TABX62269, TABX62159, etc.)
If your device is affected, contact GE Healthcare for further instructions on how to address the issue.
The affected units have the model number 2082844-001-526493 and specific serial codes (TABX62269, TABX62159, etc.) as listed in the recall notice.
Check if your device has the model number 2082844-001-526493 and one of the listed serial codes (TABX62269, TABX62159, etc.) as detailed in the recall notice.
Contact GE Healthcare for further instructions on how to address the issue.
We’ve drafted a message you can send GE Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0479-2019 — GE Healthcare GE Healthcare Hello, I own a GE Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-0479-2019 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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