Leica recalls HistoCore SPECTRA ST slide stainers with serial numbers 70-78, 111-112, 120-175 due to incorrect safety specifications that could cause electrical shock if a fault occurs.
These devices have an incorrect specification against safety standard ISO61010-1. Should a single fault error occur, a mains wire can contact a metal plate which is accessible to the user. This could lead to mains power on the metal plate resulting in hazardous voltage to the user.
Leica is recalling certain HistoCore SPECTRA ST slide stainers because they have an incorrect safety specification that could cause electrical shock if a fault occurs. This recall affects laboratory equipment used for preparing histological and cytological specimens.
The stainers have an incorrect specification against safety standard ISO61010-1. If a fault occurs, a mains wire could contact a metal plate accessible to the user, leading to hazardous voltage and potential electrical shock.
Laboratory users who own or use the recalled slide stainers with serial numbers 70-78, 111-1:12, 120-175 are most at risk. These devices are used in medical and research settings for preparing tissue samples.
Check the serial number on the device, which falls within ranges 70-78, 111-112, or 120-175. The product is an automated slide stainer for laboratory use in preparing histological and cytological specimens.
Identify the serial number on the device to confirm if it falls within the recalled ranges: 70-78, 111-112, or 120-175.
The stainers have an incorrect specification against safety standard ISO61010-1. If a fault occurs, a mains wire could contact a metal plate accessible to the user, leading to hazardous voltage and potential electrical shock.
Check the serial number to see if it falls within the recalled ranges: 70-78, 111-112, or 120-175. If it does, stop using it and contact Leica for further instructions.
The recall does not specify additional safety precautions beyond checking the serial number and stopping use if it is recalled.
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Subject: Recall Z-0064-2019 — Leica Leica Hello, I own a Leica that is covered by recall Z-0064-2019 from Leica. 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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