| | Class 2 Recall Candela Corporation Vbeam Aesthetica Laser System |  |
| Date Posted |
February 15, 2007 |
| Recall Number |
Z-0508-2007 |
| Product |
Candela Corporation Vbeam Aesthetica Laser System, Model/Catalog # 9914-00-0320 Vbeam Aesthetica w/ gray enclosure and rose colored display |
| Code Information |
9914-0320-XXXXX, where XXXX = 0001 thru 0513 (a sequential # independent of it being a Perfecta, Platinum, or Aesthetica model)
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Candela Laser Corporation 530 Boston Post Rd Wayland, Massachusetts 01778-1833 |
| For Additional Information Contact |
Ed Gramer 508-358-7637
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Reason for Recall |
Internal component may overheat causing the possibility of risk of fire or smoke
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| Action |
Candela Corporation notified US consignees by letter (w/return receipt) identifying the potential problem on 1/17/2007. Candela services will contact the customers and schedule upgrades. International packages were sent to each distributor via Fed-x/DHL tracking on 1/17/2007. Distributors were asked to forward individual serial number packages to their customers. Upgrade material will be forwarded to distributors upon which they will schedule upgrades with their customers. |
| Quantity in Commerce |
474 laser systems total (all models) |
| Distribution |
Worldwide including USA, Europe, Far East, Canada, Japan, Australia, Middle East, Mexico |
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