Recall Z-0506-2012 ยท FLL Continuous Measurement Thermometer
Walgreen Company
Walgreens Quick Read Digital Thermometer; an electronic digital thermometer; Model WIC551226
| Date | Jan 11, 2012 (initiated Nov 23, 2011) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | The thermometers have been reported to have inaccurate readings |
| Root cause | Labeling design |
| Action | On November 23, 2011, Walgreens issued a recall notice electronically to their stores, instructing them to pull and quarantine the Thermometers and placing a Stop Scan on the products in the computer cash register system on the same date. Walgreens also removed the thermometer from their internet sales site. |
| Quantity | estimated 92,000 units |
| Distribution | Nationwide through Walgreens retail stores and their internet site. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K041516 | DIGITAL THERMOMETER, MODELS MT-XX8 AND MT-XX9 Vega Technologies, Inc., Sep 8, 2004 |