The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0011-2015·Announced 2014-10-15

Nemschoff Serenity Treatment Chairs Recalled for Potential Elevated Temperatures

Nemschoff Chairs, Inc. is recalling Serenity Treatment Chairs due to potential elevated temperatures in the seat and back lumbar areas.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (potential burn injury from elevated temperatures) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Nemschoff Chairs, Inc. is recalling various models of the Serenity Treatment Chair, including the Serenity II (790-12), Serenity III (791-12), Serenity III Exam (791-12E), and Serenity IIS (792-12). These chairs are designed to provide patient comfort during treatment sessions and may include a manual control reclining mechanism.

The recall is being conducted because of potential elevated temperatures in the seat and back lumbar areas of the chair. The source text does not specify the cause of the temperature elevation or report any specific injuries or illnesses associated with the defect.

The affected units were distributed nationwide in the United States, including DC and various states, as well as in Canada. The source text does not provide specific instructions for consumers on how to proceed with the recall or contact the manufacturer.

The recalled product

Product
Nemschooff, Model Numbers - Serenity II:790-12, Serenity III: 791-12, Serenity III Exam: 791-12E, and Serenity IIS: 792-12. Designed to provide patient comfort during patient treatment sessions. The chair may include a manual control reclining mechanism. Customer configurable mo
Manufacturer
Nemschoff Chairs, Inc.
Category
Medical Device — Treatment Chairs
Hazard
Affected units
1,868

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (4)

  • Serenity II:790-12
  • Serenity III: 791-12
  • Serenity III Exam: 791-12E
  • and Serenity IIS: 792-12.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 42 states specifically:

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