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Model RG3000 and RG4000 Series Valve Integrated Pressure Regulator (VIPR)

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: April 7, 2014 Western / Scott Fetzer Company Other Medical Devices Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Model numbers AGI-4430, ALQ-1877, ALQ-1878, ALQ-1967, ALQ-2033, ALQ-2041, INW-5153, PRX-9310, PRX-9415, PRX-9416, PRX-9416L, PRX-9427, PRX-9427L, RG3001, RG3003, RG4004, RG4004B, RMI-9672, VIT-11660, XRA-3100, XRA-3110, XRA-3110F, XRA-3120, XRA-3120F, XRA-3130, XRA-3200, XRA-3220, XRA-3230, XRA-3230F, XRA-3300, XRA-3310, XRA-3320, XRA-3320F, XRA-3330, XRA-3330F, XRA-3400, XRA-3420, XRA-3420F, XRA-3430, XRA-3430F, XRA-4400, XRA-4430, and XRA-4430P.
  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:
Western / Scott Fetzer Company
Reason for Recall:
Separation events have occurred, including the VIPR separating from the Aluminum cylinder.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Model RG3000 and RG4000 Series Valve Integrated Pressure Regulator (VIPR)

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Model numbers AGI-4430, ALQ-1877, ALQ-1878, ALQ-1967, ALQ-2033, ALQ-2041, INW-5153, PRX-9310, PRX-9415, PRX-9416, PRX-9416L, PRX-9427, PRX-9427L, RG3001, RG3003, RG4004, RG4004B, RMI-9672, VIT-11660, XRA-3100, XRA-3110, XRA-3110F, XRA-3120, XRA-3120F, XRA-3130, XRA-3200, XRA-3220, XRA-3230, XRA-3230F, XRA-3300, XRA-3310, XRA-3320, XRA-3320F, XRA-3330, XRA-3330F, XRA-3400, XRA-3420, XRA-3420F, XRA-3430, XRA-3430F, XRA-4400, XRA-4430, and XRA-4430P.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1849-2014

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