A tardy report ResMed Vantage S-8 recall unit

So what happens if you have bought a machine off of auction or other private sale, and later there is a new recall? According to the ResMed website on this recall,

Q: How do patients receive their new S8 device?

Most patients will receive notification from their medical equipment supplier on how to obtain a new S8 flow generator.

So what about the poor schlobs who bought used machines other than through a DME? Are they just out of luck?

i had 2S8 escapes - bought overseas (in US) & so I contacted Resmed Aust & they unhesitatingly replaced both - no arguments that I bought them on Yahoo auctions. I told the where i got them.

Their respons impressed me quite a bit.

DSM

Yeah, generally with recalls, most companies don't argue as long as the serial matches the main listing. They don't need/want any type of bad pr...let alone end up in court over a fire or even worse.

Or just stockpiled for parts to build the new II's out of. Jim

Thanks, all, for the helpful replies to my question!

Yes, these replies are very comforting.
Looking forward to the arrival of my machine......and telling
the DME to come pick up their costly rental! Glad to hear
Resmed will back their product even in a private sale.