Medline Industries product recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

July 8, 2015

Source

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

Official notice title

Medline Industries Inc recalls Medline Electrical Clipper with Charging base The Electrical Surgical Clipper is intended for the removal of body hair…

Recall number

Z-2433-2015

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Medline Industries Inc

Sold / distributed

Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) Distribution including Puerto Rico and to the countries of : United Arab Emirates, Barbados, Bahamas, Chile, Costa Rica, Italy, Lebanon, and Singapore.

Why it was recalled

Charging base of surgical clippers overheats and smokes.

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 Electrical Clipper with Charging base The Electrical Surgical Clipper is intended for the removal of body hair from patients as required prior to surgery or other minor procedures.