I just read on Cpaptalk about the recall of the above model humidifier in a 2008 posting.
Remstar heated humidifier bipap/Auto Biflex Respoonic
Can you enlighten me as to the status ..I have had mine since 2002 and its a model 1005792. I have had no problem..Should I be wary of it.
I got it in 2002???
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Respironics REMstar® Heated Humidifier Recall
Respironics, the manufacturer of the Respironics REMstar® Heated Humidifier, has received complaints of failures of the AC inlet connector on the REMstar Heated Humidifiers manufactured between December 2001 and April 2003. A small number of these failures have resulted in thermal damage to the humidifier enclosure, and there is a remote possibility that a thermal failure could result in the ignition of materials external to the device. For this reason, Respironics is asking that you remove the humidifier from its power source. You may continue using your CPAP device.
Respironics has decided to take voluntary action to mitigate the risk of failure. This action includes only the model 1005792, U1005792, R1005792, SC1005792, AC1005792, and 1007861. "
Past-recall of heated humidifier/model 1005792
Past-recall of heated humidifier/model 1005792
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