Widex recalls BABY440 hearing aids with non-tamper-resistant battery drawers that could be opened without special tools, posing a risk of battery exposure. Affected units have serial numbers 024569 and 024550.
The reason for this field action is due to the mounting of a non-tamper-resistant (ordinary) battery drawer on some BABY440 hearing aids. The correct battery drawer is tamper-resistant and require a special tool to open it.
Widex is recalling BABY44:440 hearing aids that have ordinary (non-tamper-resistant) battery drawers. This could allow children to open the battery compartment, potentially leading to battery exposure or injury.
The battery drawer on some BABY440 hearing aids can be opened without a special tool. This means children could access the battery compartment and potentially cause injury from battery exposure.
Parents or caregivers of babies under 3 years old who use Widex BABY440 hearing aids are most at risk. The recall affects specific units with serial numbers 024569 and 024550.
Check the serial number on the hearing aid. Affected units have serial numbers 024569 and 024550. The hearing aid is designed for babies aged 0 to 3 years.
Look for the serial numbers 024569 or 024550 on the hearing aid.
The battery drawer on some BABY440 hearing aids is not tamper-resistant and can be opened without a special tool, which could lead to battery exposure.
Check the serial number on the hearing aid. Affected units have serial numbers 024569 and 024550.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Widex directly for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Widex to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0094-2019 — Widex Widex Hello, I own a Widex that is covered by recall Z-0094-2019 from Widex. 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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