Cardinal Digital Bariatric Scales Recalled Due to Seat Failure Risk
Cardinal Scale Mfg Co is recalling 975 digital bariatric scales because a seat may fail unexpectedly, posing an injury risk.
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 where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
Cardinal Scale Mfg Co is recalling 975 units of the Cardinal Digital Bariatric Scale, specifically models 6876 (600 lb capacity) and 6868 (1000 lb capacity). The recall was initiated due to a reported complaint where a seat on the scale failed unexpectedly. This defect can cause an injury to the user.
The affected scales were distributed worldwide, including nationwide in the United States across numerous states such as Alabama, California, and New York, as well as in foreign countries including Canada, Hong Kong, Kuwait, and Pakistan. No specific lot numbers or codes were provided in the recall notice.
Consumers should stop using the affected scales immediately. The recalling firm, Cardinal Scale Mfg Co, is responsible for managing the recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- Cardinal, Digital Bariatric Scale 1) model 6876, Cap 600 and 2) model 6868 Cap 1000
- Manufacturer
- Cardinal Scale Mfg Co
- Category
- Medical Device — Bariatric Scale
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 975
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)
- None.
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