CPSCAugust 28, 2008consumer
GIA Instruments Recalls Polariscopes Due to Shock Hazard
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The hazard
The polariscopes can have a ground wire missing, posing a risk of electrical shock to the user.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact GIA Instruments to schedule a free retrofit of the Polariscope with a ground wire. GIA is notifying all consumers directly.
Brands named
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Recall history
Other federal recalls tied to the same brand — a factual pattern, straight from the source data.
- FDAeTRAX Needle Sensor - 16G(for Aurora Trackers), Part Number 667-1582026-03-02
- FDAeTRAX Needle Sensor - 18G (for Aurora Trackers), Part Number 667-1592026-03-02
- FDAeTRAX Needle Sensor - 12G (for Aurora Trackers), Part Number 667-1562026-03-02
- FDAeTRAX Needle System Starter Kit 16G(for Aurora Trackers), Part Number 667-1512026-03-02
- FDAeTRAX Needle Sensor - 14G(for Aurora Trackers), Part Number 667-1572026-03-02
- FDAeTRAX Needle System Starter Kit 18G (for Aurora Trackers), Part Number 667-1522026-03-02
- FDAeTRAX Needle System Starter Kit 14G (for Aurora Trackers), Part Number 667-1502026-03-02
- FDAeTRAX Needle System Starter Kit 12G (for Aurora Trackers), Part Number 667-1492026-03-02
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