The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1940-2014·Announced 2014-07-09

Global Cooling Stirling Ultracold Portable Shuttle Recalled for Overheating

Global Cooling Inc is recalling 413 Stirling Ultracold Portable Shuttle units because the external power supply input overheats at the connection to the freezer.

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 (overheating electrical component) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Global Cooling Inc is recalling 413 units of the Stirling Ultracold Portable Shuttle, model ULT-25. This device is used for cold-chain management and the short-term or long-term storage and transport of biological specimens.

The recall is due to a defect where the external power supply input overheats at the connection to the freezer. The affected units are identified by codes ULT-25-255 and ULT-25-713.

The products were distributed worldwide, including in the United States and various international countries. Consumers should stop using the affected units and contact Global Cooling Inc for instructions on how to proceed.

The recalled product

Product
Stirling Ultracold Portable Shuttle, ULT-25. Storage for cold-chain management, short-term or long-term ultra-low and storage and transport of biological specimens.
Manufacturer
Global Cooling Inc
Category
Medical Device — Cold Chain Storage
Hazard
Affected units
413

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 (1)

  • Codes: ULT-25-255 & ULT-25-713

Distribution

Distributed in 39 states:

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