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FDA Devices recall · Reported September 7, 2016

UNIQ 1.0: UNIQ FD10, 722026; UNIQ FD10/10, 722027; UNIQ FD20, 722028; UNIQ FD20/10 biplane, 722029; UNIQ FD10 OR Table, 722033; UNIQ FD10/10 OR Table, 722034; UNIQ FD20 OR Table, 722035; UNIQ FD20/20, 722038; UNIQ FD20/20 biplane OR Table, 722039; UNIQ FD20/15, 722058; UNIQ FD20/15 OR Table 722059

Increase in the failure rate of certain low-voltage DC power supplies (DCPS)

Recall #
Z-2670-2016
Affected scope
1536 devices (includes both Allura and UNIQ)
Initiated
July 7, 2016
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Philips Electronics North America Corporation recalled UNIQ 1.0: UNIQ FD10, 722026; UNIQ FD10/10, 722027; UNIQ FD20, 722028; UNIQ FD20/10 biplan… - a moderate-severity action.

UNIQ 1.0: UNIQ FD10, 722026; UNIQ FD10/10, 722027; UNIQ FD20, 722028; UNIQ FD20/10 biplan… was recalled by Philips Electronics North America Corporation in September 7, 2016. Reason: Increase in the failure rate of certain low-voltage DC power supplies (DCPS). Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2670-2016 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Philips Electronics North America Corporation issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Increase in the failure rate of certain low-voltage DC power supplies (DCPS).

Moderate
severity level
2K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
September 7, 2016
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2670-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2670-2016) was formally reported on September 7, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 7, 2016. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Philips Electronics North America Corporation is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Andover, MA. Federal records list the affected scope as 1536 devices (includes both Allura and UNIQ).

The documented reason for this recall is: Increase in the failure rate of certain low-voltage DC power supplies (DCPS) Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide, Canada, Algeria Argentina Australia Austria Bahrain Bangladesh Belgium Brazil Brunei Darussalam Bulgaria CHILE China Colombia Croatia Cuba Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic …. Distribution scope 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, 3 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.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

1536 devices (includes both Allura and UNIQ)

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

UNIQ 1.0: UNIQ FD10, 722026; UNIQ FD10/10, 722027; UNIQ FD20, 722028; UNIQ FD20/10 biplane, 722029; UNIQ FD10 OR Table, 722033; UNIQ FD10/10 OR Table, 722034; UNIQ FD20 OR Table, 722035; UNIQ FD20/20, 722038; UNIQ FD20/20 biplane OR Table, 722039; UNIQ FD20/15, 722058; UNIQ FD20/15 OR Table 722059

Reason for recall

Increase in the failure rate of certain low-voltage DC power supplies (DCPS)

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-2670-2016
Date reported September 7, 2016
Date initiated July 7, 2016
Recalling firm Philips Electronics North America Corporation
Firm location Andover, MA
Affected scope 1536 devices (includes both Allura and UNIQ)
Distribution Nationwide, Canada, Algeria Argentina Australia Austria Bahrain Bangladesh Belgium Brazil Brunei Darussalam Bulgaria CHILE China Colombia Croatia Cuba Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt Finl…

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

Scale of Impact

1536 devices (includes both Allura and UNIQ) 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.

  • Check the recall number (Z-2670-2016) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status with FDA Devices before acting, recall details can be updated.
  • 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?
UNIQ 1.0: UNIQ FD10, 722026; UNIQ FD10/10, 722027; UNIQ FD20, 722028; UNIQ FD20/10 biplane, 722029; UNIQ FD10 OR Table, 722033; UNIQ FD10/10 OR Table, 722034; UNIQ FD20 OR Table, 722035; UNIQ FD20/20, 722038; UNIQ FD20/20 biplane OR Table, 722039; UNIQ FD20/15, 722058; UNIQ FD20/15 OR Table 722059. Recalled by Philips Electronics North America Corporation. Units affected: 1536 devices (includes both Allura and UNIQ).
Why was this product recalled?
Increase in the failure rate of certain low-voltage DC power supplies (DCPS)
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 7, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2670-2016.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Nationwide, Canada, Algeria Argentina Australia Austria Bahrain Bangladesh Belgium Brazil Brunei Darussalam Bulgaria CHILE China Colombia Croatia Cuba Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt Finland France French Polynesia Georgia Germany Greece Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iran Ireland Israel Italy Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Korea, Republic of Lebanon Lithuania Macedonia Malaysia Malta Mexico Morocco Myanmar Nepal Netherlands New Caledonia Norway Oman Pakistan Palestine, State of PERU Philippines Poland Portugal Qatar R¿union Romania RUSSIAN FEDERAT Russian Federation Saudi Arabia Singapore Slovakia South Africa Spain Sri Lanka Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Tanzania Thailand Tunisia Turkey Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Uruguay Uzbekistan Viet Nam.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-2670-2016) 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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Devices, reported September 7, 2016. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.