Vicks VWM845Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00328785001365), received between Jan 28, 2022 and Dec 16, 2022 — classified as 1 death, 1 injury.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Patient Device Interaction Problem” (1 report).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryDec 16, 2022Use of Device Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem; Use of Device Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem

  A CONSUMER CALLED AND STATED THAT THEIR INFANT PULLED ON THE HUMIDIFIER'S CORD DURING OPERATION, WHICH CAUSED THE UNIT TO SPILL HOT WATER ONTO THE CHILD. THE CHILD RECEIVED MEDICAL TREATMENT AT AN EMERGENCY ROOM FOR SECOND DEGREE BURNS ON HIS NECK, EAR, AND CHEST, AND HE ALSO REQUIRED FOLLOW UP CARE FOR THESE INJURIES. THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER USE HAVE VERY CLEAR WARNINGS THAT STATE,"WARNING: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. THIS PRODUCT PRODUCES HOT STEAM AND SHOULD BE PLACED IN AN AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN OR PETS, WITH THE POWER CORD OUT OF REACH.", AS WELL AS " THE HUMIDIFIER SHOULD ALWAYS BE PLACED ON A FIRM, FLAT, WATERPROOF SURFACE AT LEAST FOUR FEET (1.2 M) AWAY FROM BEDSIDE, 12 INCHES (30 CM) FROM THE WALL AND OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN AND PETS. BE SURE THE HUMIDIFIER IS IN A STABLE POSITION AND THE POWER CORD IS AWAY FROM HEATED SURFACES AND OUT OF THE WAY TO PREVENT THE HUMIDIFIER FROM BEING OVERTURNED." KAZ USA, INC. HAS REQUESTED THAT THE PRODUCT BE RETURNED TO OUR COMPANY FOR TESTING, BUT THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THEY NO LONGER HAVE THE PRODUCT.

  Patient problems: Partial thickness (Second Degree) Burn

  MAUDE report 15994932 ↗
• DeathJan 28, 2022Unexpected Therapeutic Results; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Unexpected Therapeutic Results; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  A CONSUMER REPORTED THAT HER HUSBAND HAD BEEN USING A VICKS WARM MIST HUMIDIFIER IN CONJUNCTION WITH VICKS VAPOSTEAM AND VICKS VAPOPADS IN THE SPRING OF 2020 WHILE HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH COVID-19. SHE STATED THAT HER HUSBAND PASSED AWAY DUE TO COMPLICATIONS RELATED TO COVID-19 INFECTION, AND ALLEGES THAT ONE OF THE DOCTORS WHO HAD BEEN TREATING HIM BELIEVES THAT THE USE OF VAPOSTEAM MAY HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO HIS RESPIRATORY ISSUES AND DECREASED HIS CHANCE OF RECOVERING. KAZ USA, INC. HAS REQUESTED THAT THE PRODUCT BE RETURNED TO OUR COMPANY FOR TESTING, BUT THE WOMAN STATED THAT SHE HAD SINCE GIFTED THE HUMIDIFIER TO A FAMILY FRIEND AND WAS UNSURE WHETHER SHE COULD GET IT BACK.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information; Viral Infection

  MAUDE report 13388823 ↗