GE Healthcare Recalls Giraffe Shuttle Upgrade Kits Due to Battery Odor
GE Healthcare is recalling Giraffe Shuttle upgrade kits because the batteries emit a strong sulfur odor during charging.
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 hazard is limited to a strong odor without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
GE Healthcare, LLC is recalling 204 units of Giraffe Shuttle Upgrade Kits with part numbers 2109672-001 and 2109673-001. The recall was initiated because the batteries in these kits emit low concentrations of gases, known as outgassing, which produces a strong sulfur odor during the charging process.
The affected units were distributed nationwide in the United States, specifically in the states of AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, LA, MD, MI, MS, NC, ND, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, and WV. Specific serial numbers for the recalled units include GSHW60086, GSHX60001, GSHX60014, GSHY70002-GSHY70195, GSHZ70101-GSHZ70108, MAAP50034, MAAQ50170, MAAR50021, MAAT50013, MAAT60045, MAAU61029, MAAU61040, and MAAV6059.
Consumers and healthcare facilities should check their inventory for these specific part numbers and serial numbers. If the product is identified, it should be removed from service and the recalling firm, GE Healthcare, LLC, should be contacted for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Giraffe Shuttle. Upgrade Kits with part number 2109672-001 and 2109673-001 GTIN: 00840682110808.
- Manufacturer
- GE Healthcare, LLC
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 204
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 (12)
- Serial numbers: GSHW60086
- GSHX60001
- GSHX60014
- GSHY70002-GSHY70195
- GSHZ70101-GSHZ70108
- MAAP50034
- MAAQ50170
- MAAR50021
- MAAT50013
- MAAT60045
- MAAU61029
- MAAU61040 and MAAV6059.
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