The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2047-2016·Announced 2016-06-29

Ceg Enterprises Recalls Germ Terminator Toothbrush Sanitizers Due to Heat and Cord Issues

Ceg Enterprises is recalling Germ Terminator GT100 toothbrush sanitizers due to reports of excessive heat, power cord discoloration, and suspected counterfeit UL labels.

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 (electrical overheating and cord degradation) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for potential harm without confirmed casualties.

Plain-English summary

Ceg Enterprises, LLC is recalling the Germ Terminator Toothbrush Sanitizer, Model GT100. The device uses steam heat to sanitize manual toothbrushes or toothbrush heads. The recall involves 100,548 units that were distributed nationwide through Tuesday Morning retail stores.

The recall was initiated due to several safety concerns, including reports of excessive heat, discoloration of power cords which may indicate degradation, and a belief that the UL safety label on the product is not genuine. These issues pose potential risks associated with electrical safety and overheating.

Consumers who purchased this product should stop using it immediately. The source text does not provide specific instructions for refunds or replacements, but users should discontinue use to avoid potential hazards related to the reported heat and cord conditions.

The recalled product

Product
Germ Terminator, Toothbrush Steam Sterilization for Oral Health. Model GT100. The Germ Terminator uses steam heat to sanitize two manual toothbrushes or two toothbrush heads. Water is poured into a reservoir in the device's housing. The steam cycle is followed by a drying…
Manufacturer
Ceg Enterprises Llc
Category
Consumer Product — Personal Care Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
100,548

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Lot numbers (1)

  • Model GT100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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