3M Company - Health Care Business recalls 3M Surgical Clipper Professional 9681

Recall date

February 2, 2018

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-0777-2018

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

3M Company - Health Care Business

Sold / distributed

Worldwide distribution including US nationwide, including Puerto Rico. Singapore, Australia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Brazil, Dominica, Ecuador, Guatemala, UAE, Israel, Japan, Korea, Mexico, new Zealand, Paraguay, Peru, Taiwan, Uruguay, India, Bolivia, El Salvador, Saudi Arabia, and Tha…

Why it was recalled

Failure to follow proper charging practices can result in lithium-ion battery degradation, characterized by excessive heat during operation or failure to properly charge. In rare circumstances, battery degradation has been associated with battery venting, which is a rapid release of battery energy.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

3M Surgical Clipper Professional 9681