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Walgreens Quick Read Digital Thermometer; an electronic digital thermometer; Model WIC551226

FDA device recall Z-0506-2012 · posted 2012-01-11 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Walgreen Company
Reason for recall
The thermometers have been reported to have inaccurate readings
Action taken
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.
Root cause
Labeling design
Status
Terminated
Product code
FLL
Quantity affected
estimated 92,000 units
Distribution
Nationwide through Walgreens retail stores and their internet site.
Date initiated
2011-11-23
Date posted
2012-01-11
Date terminated
2017-08-14
Location
Deerfield, IL

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