Digital Temple Thermometer labeled under: Bestmed, Good Neighbor (Amerisource Bergen), Kroger, Medline, Meijer, Premier Value, Safeway, Life Brand, Target, Top Care, Best Choice, Western Family. Device is packaged in plastic blister with cardboard insert, 2 AAA batteries installed, a Quick Start Guide, and an Instruction Manual booklet. Product Usage: Device is a handheld thermometer that employs a thermistor sensor intended for people to take a human body temperature at the temporal artery location, the area between the outer corner of the eye and the hairline directly over the temporal artery.

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: November 12, 2015 Bestmed Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Model KD-2201. all lots produced during the 36th week of year 2012 (09/03-07/2012) through and including the 37th week of year 2015 (09/07-13/2015). Lot No. S/N: 3612 through S/N: 3715"
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Bestmed, LLC
Reason for Recall:
An incorrect calibration of the thermometer that causes the device to display inaccurate and frequently lower temperatures than the actual body temperature of the user.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Digital Temple Thermometer labeled under: Bestmed, Good Neighbor (Amerisource Bergen), Kroger, Medline, Meijer, Premier Value, Safeway, Life Brand, Target, Top Care, Best Choice, Western Family. Device is packaged in plastic blister with cardboard insert, 2 AAA batteries installed, a Quick Start Guide, and an Instruction Manual booklet. Product Usage: Device is a handheld thermometer that employs a thermistor sensor intended for people to take a human body temperature at the temporal artery location, the area between the outer corner of the eye and the hairline directly over the temporal artery.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Model KD-2201. all lots produced during the 36th week of year 2012 (09/03-07/2012) through and including the 37th week of year 2015 (09/07-13/2015). Lot No. S/N: 3612 through S/N: 3715"

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0412-2016