The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0805-2020·Announced 2020-01-22

Caire FreeStyle Comfort Oxygen Concentrators Recalled for Lack of US Clearance

Caire, Inc. is recalling four European version FreeStyle Comfort Oxygen Concentrators because they were not cleared for use in the US.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or hospitalizations. The hazard is primarily regulatory (lack of US clearance) rather than a reported acute safety failure, fitting the Moderate category for low-risk or precautionary issues without reported harm.

Plain-English summary

Caire, Inc. is recalling four units of the FreeStyle Comfort Oxygen Concentrator. The specific units involved are European versions that were distributed in the United States but were not cleared for use in the US market.

The recall covers four specific units with serial numbers CBB5219310254, CBB5219310255, CBB5219310279, and CBB5219310280. These devices were distributed nationwide in the states of Michigan, California, and Connecticut. The FreeStyle Comfort Oxygen Concentrator is intended for the administration of supplemental oxygen and is not intended for life support or patient monitoring.

Consumers who possess these specific serial numbers should stop using the devices and contact Caire, Inc. for further instructions. The recall is classified as Class II by the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
CAIRE MODEL: FreeStyle Comfort Oxygen Concentrator - Product Usage: The FreeStyle Comfort Oxygen Concentrator is intended for the administration of supplemental oxygen. The device is not intended for life support nor does it provide any patient monitoring capabilities.
Manufacturer
Caire, Inc.
Affected units
4

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)

  • Serial Numbers: CBB5219310254
  • CBB5219310255
  • CBB5219310279
  • CBB5219310280

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 3 states specifically: