GE Healthcare recalls Giraffe Warmer and Giraffe Bedded Warmer infant radiant warmers with potential electric leakage. Affected units have specific model numbers and serial codes. Stop using immediately to prevent electric shock.
Potential electric leakage affecting the user.
GE Healthcare is recalling Giraffe Warmer and Giraffe Bedded Warmer infant radiant warmers due to a potential electric leakage hazard. This could cause electric shock if the device is used improperly.
Electric leakage can occur in the device, potentially causing electric shock if the warmer is used near water or wet surfaces. This is especially dangerous for infants who may come into contact with the device.
Parents or caregivers who own or use these infant radiant warmers are most at risk. The hazard affects devices that were sold with specific model numbers and serial codes.
Check the model number on the device (M1118179-xxxx) and the serial code (HDJMxxxx or similar) listed in the recall notice. The affected units have specific model and serial combinations.
If you have the recalled Giraffe Warmer or Giraffe Bedded Warmer, stop using it right away to prevent electric shock.
The device has a potential electric leakage hazard that could cause electric shock if used improperly.
Check the model number (M1118179-xxxx) and serial code (HDJMxxxx or similar) listed in the recall notice.
The recall does not specify a return process, but you should stop using the device immediately to prevent electric shock.
We’ve drafted a message you can send GE Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0481-2019 — GE Healthcare GE Healthcare Hello, I own a GE Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-0481-2019 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
