The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-3183-2024·Announced 2024-09-25

Emergency Hypothermia Management Kits Recalled for Incorrect Expiration Dates

Safeguard US Operating LLC is recalling 567 units of HAWK warming kits due to incorrect expiration date labeling. The kits were distributed nationwide in 16 states.

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: This FDA Class II recall involves incorrect expiration date labeling with no reported illnesses or injuries. The purely labeling-based nature of the issue and absence of reported harm places this in the Moderate category per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Safeguard US Operating LLC is recalling 567 units of HAWK Warming Grid (Item 59-300) and HAWK Advanced Hypothermia Management Set (Item 59-320). These products are contained in several convenience kits marketed for emergency medical use, including Combat Life Saver kits, Medic Enhancement Resupply kits, Cold Weather kits, and Direct Action Bags.

The recall was initiated due to incorrect expiration date labeling on the affected products. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified this as a Class II recall.

The affected kits were distributed nationwide to customers in Alaska, California, Colorado, Washington D.C., Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. Specific lot numbers have been identified for each affected product configuration.

For additional information or instructions regarding this recall, consumers should contact Safeguard US Operating LLC. The FDA recall number is Z-3183-2024.

The recalled product

Product
Kits of Convenience containing 1 of the 2 Item Numbers: 1. Item Number: 59-300 HAWK Warming Grid, 2. Item Number: 59-320 HAWK Advanced Hypothermia Management Set. Convenience kits labeled as follows: Combat Life Saver - Intermediate (Product Number: 83-323-CB) contain
Manufacturer
Safeguard US Operating LLC
Hazard
  • incorrect-expiration-date

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)

  • 1. Product Number: 83-323-CB
  • Lot Numbers: PBO0004044
  • PBO0003913
  • PBO0004523. 2. Product Number: 82-504-05
  • Lot Numbers: PBO0004123. 3. Product Number: 83-325-CB
  • Lot Number: PBO0004172. 4. Product Number: 82-505
  • Lot Number: pbo0003673. 5. Product Number: 83-315-01-MC
  • Lot Number: PBO0004179. 6. Product Number: 83-323-MC
  • Lot Number: PBO0004291
  • PBO0004454. 7. Product Number: 83-325-MC
  • Lot Number: PBO0004285. 8. Product Number: 84-497-FG
  • Lot Number: PBO0004817.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.