Stanbio AC Power Adapter Recall: Cracked Plug Risk
Stanbio recalls AC power adapters for HemoPoint H2 meters (Model G3000) due to risk of electrical exposure from cracked plugs. Affected units have serial numbers 41800001-41804000.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The US prong (type A) adapter plate may crack, break, or detach and remain in the electrical outlet exposing live electrical contacts.
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
Stanbio is recalling AC power adapters for HemoPoint H2 meters (Model G3000 series) because the plug may crack and stay in the outlet, exposing live electrical contacts. This could cause electric shock or fire if the adapter is used. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/72013-stanbio-ac-power-adapter-recall-cracked-plug-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/72013-stanbio-ac-power-adapter-recall-cracked-plug-risk · Updated August 28, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2926-2018
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“Stanbio AC Power Adapter Recall: Cracked Plug Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 28, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/72013-stanbio-ac-power-adapter-recall-cracked-plug-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-2926-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2926-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The type A plug can crack, break, or detach and remain in the electrical outlet. This leaves live electrical contacts exposed, which could cause electric shock or fire if the adapter is plugged in.
Who’s affected
HemoPoint H2 meter users who own the Model G3000 series with serial numbers 41800001-41804000 are affected. People using these adapters for medical testing are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the serial number on the adapter: affected units have numbers from 41800001 to 41804000. The adapter is for Stanbio HemoPoint H2 meters (Model G3000 series).
- Brand
Stanbio- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Adapter Serial Number
Look for the serial number on the adapter; affected units have numbers between 41800001 and 41804000.
Stop Using Adapter
If the serial number is in the affected range, stop using the adapter immediately to avoid electrical exposure.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.
FDA distribution: “Distribution was nationwide. There was military distribution and no government distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Bolivia, Malaysia, Mexico, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Philippines, and Suriname.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 2.6 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-2926-2018 (February 8, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2926-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 28, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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