Respironics REMstar Heated humidifier RECALL

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I just read this on American Sleep Apnea Association's support fourm. Was wondering if anyone else is privy to this?

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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.
This voluntary action is classified as a medical device recall, and is being conducted with the knowledge of the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

WHAT TO DO:
Call Stericycle, Inc at 877-574-5038 or 317-275-7667.


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Executive Director
American Sleep Apnea Association
1424 K Street, NW Ste. 302
Washington, DC 20005
202-293-3650

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Yes, this was posted & discussed here previously:
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