3M recalls its Professional 9681 Surgical Clipper due to lithium battery overheating from improper charging, which may cause venting. All units are affected.
Failure to follow proper charging practices can result in lithium-ion battery degradation, characterized by excessive heat during operation or failure to properly charge. In rare circumstances, battery degradation has been associated with battery venting, which is a rapid release of battery energy.
3M is recalling all Professional 9681 Surgical Clippers because improper charging can cause the lithium battery to overheat or fail to charge. This poses a rare risk of battery venting, which releases energy rapidly.
The lithium-ion battery degrades if not charged correctly, leading to excessive heat during use or charging failure. In rare cases, this degradation can cause the battery to vent, releasing energy quickly.
Healthcare professionals and users who own the 3M Professional 9681 Surgical Clipper are affected. Those who charge the device improperly are at higher risk.
Check for the 3M Professional 9681 Surgical Clipper model. All units are affected, regardless of when or where they were purchased.
Ensure you follow the manufacturer's charging instructions to prevent battery degradation.
Yes, all units are affected.
Excessive heat during operation or charging failure may occur, which can lead to battery venting in rare cases.
Follow proper charging practices as specified by the manufacturer to avoid battery degradation.
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Subject: Recall Z-0777-2018 — 3M 3M Hello, I own a 3M that is covered by recall Z-0777-2018 from 3M. 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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