Severity
Moderate
CO2 Incubators (General Purpose Incubator), model numbers 370, 371, 380, 381, 3307, 3308, 3310, 3311, 3540, 3541, 3542, 3543, 3584, 3585, 3598, and 3599. Product Usage: Incubators are designed to maintain an optimal environment for the incubation of tissue and cell samples. These models are designed to maintain temperature, carbon dioxide, and humidity levels.
Reported: April 17, 2013 Initiated: November 29, 2012 #Z-1079-2013 15,567 incubators units
The recall
Thermo Fisher Scientific (Asheville) LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall — Incubators manufactured prior to mid 2009 have coated metal hinges that have reportedly failed in the field..
- Moderate
- severity level
- 15,567 incubators
- units affected
- Class II
- classification
- April 17, 2013
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1079-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1079-2013) was formally reported on April 17, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on November 29, 2012. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Thermo Fisher Scientific (Asheville) LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Marietta, OH. Federal records indicate 15,567 incubators units are affected.
The documented reason for this recall is: Incubators manufactured prior to mid 2009 have coated metal hinges that have reportedly failed in the field. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including the states of: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, …. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC and NHTSA going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 6 were also issued by FDA Devices. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 13 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.
Where this recall sits in the database
Of 83,949 recalls in the database, 21,198 are high severity, 58,883 moderate, and 3,868 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
Units Affected
15,567 incubators
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
Product Description
CO2 Incubators (General Purpose Incubator), model numbers 370, 371, 380, 381, 3307, 3308, 3310, 3311, 3540, 3541, 3542, 3543, 3584, 3585, 3598, and 3599. Product Usage: Incubators are designed to maintain an optimal environment for the incubation of tissue and cell samples. These models are designed to maintain temperature, carbon dioxide, and humidity levels.
Reason for Recall
Incubators manufactured prior to mid 2009 have coated metal hinges that have reportedly failed in the field.
Details
- Recalling Firm
- Thermo Fisher Scientific (Asheville) LLC
- Units Affected
- 15,567 incubators
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including the states of: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SN, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV & WY. and the countries: AFGHANISTAN, ARGENTINA, AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BELARUS, BELGIUM, BRAZIL, CANADA, CHILE, COSTA RICA, DENMARK, EGYPT, ENGLAND, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, HONG KONG, ICELAND, INDIA, INDONESIA, IRELAND, ISRAEL, ITALY, JAMAICA, JAPAN, JORDAN, KOREA, LEBANON, MALAYSIA, MEXICO, NEPAL, NETHERLANDS, NEW ZEALAND, NORWAY, PALESTINE, PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF CHINA, PERU, PHILIPPINES, PORTUGAL, QATAR, REPUBLIC OF PANAMA, ROMANIA, SINGAPORE, SOUTH AFRICA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, TAIWAN, THAILAND, TUNISIA, TURKEY, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, VENEZUELA, VIETNAM & WEST INDIES.
- Location
- Marietta, OH
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1079-2013 |
| Date reported | April 17, 2013 |
| Date initiated | November 29, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Thermo Fisher Scientific (Asheville) LLC |
| Units affected | 15,567 incubators |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including the states of: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SN, TN, … |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
CO2 Incubators (General Purpose Incubator), model numbers 370, 371, 380, 381, 3307, 3308, 3310, 3311, 3540, 3541, 3542, 3543, 3584, 3585, 3598, and 3599. Product Usage: Incubators are designed to maintain an optimal environment for the incubation of tissue and cell samples. These models are designed to maintain temperature, carbon dioxide, and humidity levels.. Recalled by Thermo Fisher Scientific (Asheville) LLC. Units affected: 15,567 incubators.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Incubators manufactured prior to mid 2009 have coated metal hinges that have reportedly failed in the field.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 17, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1079-2013.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including the states of: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SN, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV & WY. and the countries: AFGHANISTAN, ARGENTINA, AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BELARUS, BELGIUM, BRAZIL, CANADA, CHILE, COSTA RICA, DENMARK, EGYPT, ENGLAND, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, HONG KONG, ICELAND, INDIA, INDONESIA, IRELAND, ISRAEL, ITALY, JAMAICA, JAPAN, JORDAN, KOREA, LEBANON, MALAYSIA, MEXICO, NEPAL, NETHERLANDS, NEW ZEALAND, NORWAY, PALESTINE, PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF CHINA, PERU, PHILIPPINES, PORTUGAL, QATAR, REPUBLIC OF PANAMA, ROMANIA, SINGAPORE, SOUTH AFRICA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, TAIWAN, THAILAND, TUNISIA, TURKEY, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, VENEZUELA, VIETNAM & WEST INDIES..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (Z-1079-2013) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.
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Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: FDA Devices, reported April 17, 2013.
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- Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls API (vehicle safety recalls)
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Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA) Aggregated federal recall feeds Recall data normalized across FDA, CPSC and NHTSA feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type).