Anspach Effort AL-III Pneumatic System Recalled for Missing Service Interval
The Anspach Effort, Inc. is recalling 19 AL-III pneumatic systems because the supplied directions for use did not contain a recommended service interval.
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 explicitly states the issue is a missing service interval in the documentation without reporting any injuries, illnesses, or specific hazards. This aligns with the rubric for moderate severity involving documentation issues or minor labeling errors.
Plain-English summary
The Anspach Effort, Inc. is recalling 19 units of the AL-III pneumatic system with male disconnect and 20ft hose. The recall was initiated because the supplied Directions for Use (DFU) did not contain a recommended service interval.
The affected product is identified by Part No. AL-III-DISS-20 and DFU 18-0040. The recall includes all product shipped prior to 09/27/2016. Distribution was worldwide, including US Nationwide in the states of HI, DC, Puerto Rico, Guam, and Japan.
Consumers who possess this product should stop using it and contact The Anspach Effort, Inc. for further instructions regarding the missing service interval information.
The recalled product
- Product
- AL-III W/ male disconnect and 20ft hose Product Usage: Pneumatic system
- Manufacturer
- The Anspach Effort, Inc.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 19
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 (3)
- All product shipped prior to 09/27/2016
- DFU 18-0040
- Part No. AL-III-DISS-20
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 103 recalled by The Anspach Effort, Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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