Konica Minolta recalls Sonimage HS1 ultrasound kit AC adapters with specific product numbers due to risk of circuit board breakage and smoke emission. Affected units may cause fire or injury if used.
There is a risk of circuit board breakage within the main housing of the AC Adapter unit. Smoke may be emitted from the AC Adapter as a direct result.
Konica Minolta is recalling Sonimage HS1 ultrasound kit AC adapters that could break internally and emit smoke. This poses a fire risk if the adapter is used.
The AC adapter's internal circuit board can break, causing smoke to be emitted. This smoke could lead to fire or injury if the adapter is used while malfunctioning.
Medical professionals using the Sonimage HS1 ultrasound system with the recalled AC adapters are most at risk. Patients using the ultrasound equipment could also be affected if the adapter malfunctions.
Check for product numbers starting with A9RP or AAEU. Serial numbers for A9RP begin with 'A9RP-' and for AAEU begin with 'AAEU-' as listed in the recall notice.
Look for the serial number on the adapter; A9RP models start with 'A9RP-' and AAEU models start with 'AAEU-'.
Immediately stop using the adapter if you see smoke coming from it.
The affected product numbers are A9RP (serial numbers starting with 'A9RP-') and AAEU (serial numbers starting with 'AAEU-') as listed in the recall notice.
The recall notice does not mention a fix or remedy for this issue.
Check the adapter's serial number; if it starts with 'A9RP-' or 'AAEU-', it is affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Konica Minolta to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1214-2018 — Konica Minolta Konica Minolta Hello, I own a Konica Minolta that is covered by recall Z-1214-2018 from Konica Minolta. 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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