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.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Devices): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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…
- Manufacturer
- Nemschoff Chairs, Inc.
- 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.
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