The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2815-2020·Announced 2020-08-26

Whirlpool Recalls Powered Air-Purifying Respirators Due to Loose Headband Risk

Whirlpool is recalling 528 powered air-purifying respirators because rivets may be mis-assembled, allowing the face shield to detach and fall on the user.

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 (falling face shield) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for theoretical hazards without confirmed illness or injury.

Plain-English summary

Whirlpool Corporation is recalling 528 units of the Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR), Model # WLPAPR20W1. The recall involves units with lot code JX20 (or week #20 of 2020) that were distributed in Michigan.

The recall was initiated because the rivets that secure the elastic headband to the face shield have the potential to be mis-assembled. If this condition occurs, the headband can become loose from the face shield, allowing the face shield to fall on the user.

Consumers who possess this product should stop using it immediately. The source text does not specify further instructions for consumers, such as return procedures or contact information.

The recalled product

Product
PAPR (Powered Air-Purifying Respirator) - Model# WLPAPR20W1
Manufacturer
Whirlpool Corporation
Category
Medical Device — Respiratory Protection
Hazard
Affected units
528

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)

  • Lot code: JX20 (or week #20 of 2020)

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Related recalls

Same hazard · falling object

See all →