CanadaThe ºM Warmer (model MWS201) with lot/serial numbers 67346, 67347 or 67312 is affected. A misplaced seal may cause internal leakage that can short the electronics and lead to overheating, potentially causing burns, nerve injury or superficial venous thrombosis. Contact the manufacturer, Mequ A/S, for additional information.
What's being recalled
Companies: Mequ A/S, Fruebjergvej 3, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2100.
How to identify it
Affected products: ºM Warmer; Lot or serial number: 67346; Model or catalogue number: MWS201
Affected products: ºM Warmer; Lot or serial number: 67347; Model or catalogue number: MWS201
Affected products: ºM Warmer; Lot or serial number: 67312; Model or catalogue number: MWS201
The hazard
A misplaced seal may cause leakage internally in the ºM Warmer device. This can lead to a shortcut of the electronics which may result in overheating. When the device and leaking fluids overheat, it has the potential for reaching temperatures that can cause burns (skin, nerve, Superficial Venous Thrombosis (SVT)) due to exposure to overheated device or fluid.
What to do
Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Health Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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