| Date Posted |
January 11, 2012 |
| Recall Number |
Z-0506-2012 |
| Product |
Walgreens Quick Read Digital Thermometer; an electronic digital thermometer; Model WIC551226 |
| Code Information |
Model WIC551226, UPC 31191708790, all lots.
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Walgreen Company 200 Wilmot Rd # 3395 Deerfield, Illinois 60015-4620 |
| Consumer Instructions |
Discard product or return to place of purchase for a full refund or exchange |
| For Additional Information Contact |
Walgreens Product Quality Dept. 847-315-2755
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Reason for Recall |
The thermometers have been reported to have inaccurate readings
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| 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 in Commerce |
estimated 92,000 units |
| Distribution |
Nationwide through Walgreens retail stores and their internet site. |
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