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FDA Devices recall · Reported September 11, 2019

Norm-O-Temp model 111W

The manual does not provide instruction stating that exceeding 40 Celsius for extended periods can cause tissue damage.

Recall #
Z-2356-2019
Affected scope
1063
Initiated
June 20, 2019
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Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products LLC, a Gentherm Company recalled Norm-O-Temp model 111W - a moderate-severity action.

Norm-O-Temp model 111W was recalled by Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products LLC, a Gentherm Company in September 11, 2019. Reason: The manual does not provide instruction stating that exceeding 40 Celsius for extended periods can cause tiss…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2356-2019 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products LLC, a Gentherm Company issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The manual does not provide instruction stating that exceeding 40 Celsius for extended periods can cause tiss….

Moderate
severity level
1K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
September 11, 2019
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2356-2019 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Medical Devices recalls over time

Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Norm-O-Temp model 111W

Reason for recall

The manual does not provide instruction stating that exceeding 40 Celsius for extended periods can cause tissue damage.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-2356-2019
Date reported September 11, 2019
Date initiated June 20, 2019
Recalling firm Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products LLC, a Gentherm Company
Firm location Cincinnati, OH
Affected scope 1063
Distribution Ship-To State AL AR AZ CA CO CT DC DE FL GA HI IL IN KS KY LA MA MD ME MI MN MO NC ND NE NH NJ NM NY OH OK PA RI SC TN TW TX UT VA WA WI WV WY Ship-To Country United States Taiwan Egypt Uni…

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

1063 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Norm-O-Temp model 111W. Recalled by Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products LLC, a Gentherm Company. Units affected: 1063.
Why was this product recalled?
The manual does not provide instruction stating that exceeding 40 Celsius for extended periods can cause tissue damage.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 11, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2356-2019.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Ship-To State AL AR AZ CA CO CT DC DE FL GA HI IL IN KS KY LA MA MD ME MI MN MO NC ND NE NH NJ NM NY OH OK PA RI SC TN TW TX UT VA WA WI WV WY Ship-To Country United States Taiwan Egypt United Arab Emirates Israel Pakistan Turkey Colombia Thailand Kuwait United Kingdom Mexico Netherlands Canada Ecuador South Korea Germany Georgia China Panama Japan Malaysia Hong Kong Austria Chile Mongolia Morocco Australia Indonesia Venezuela Singapore.
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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Similar severity · nearest report date

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