MEDLINE ELECTRIC SURGICAL CLIPPER AND BASE recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

September 6, 2019

Source

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

Official notice title

Medline Industries Inc recalls MEDLINE ELECTRIC SURGICAL CLIPPER AND BASE, REF DYND70800 Product Usage: Medline Surgical Clipper is intended for the r…

Recall number

Z-2756-2019

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Medline Industries Inc

Sold / distributed

US Nationwide Distribution

Why it was recalled

The recall is being conducted due to a potential defective component on the circuit board causing the charger base to overheat which could result in a charger base malfunction.

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

What was recalled

MEDLINE ELECTRIC SURGICAL CLIPPER AND BASE, REF DYND70800 Product Usage: Medline Surgical Clipper is intended for the removal of body hair from the patient as required prior to surgery or other minor procedures.