Vicks VIH200WMRecalls & reported problems
Kaz USA, Inc. · VICKS STEAM INHALER - EXTRA SCENT PADS WALMART · Class 1
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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 1
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00328785005820), received between May 2, 2024 and May 2, 2024 — classified as 1 injury.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Insufficient Device Problem Information1
- Unexpected Therapeutic Results1
Patient problems
- Blister1
- Erythema1
Recent adverse event reports
The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryMay 2, 2024Unexpected Therapeutic Results; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Unexpected Therapeutic Results; Insufficient Device Problem Information
THE REPORTER CALLED REGARDING VICKS SINUS NASAL INHALER HUMIDIFIER. THE REPORTER MENTIONED THAT HER NIECE WAS USING THE DEVICE ON HER BABY AS THE BABY WAS SUFFERING FROM CHEST CONGESTION. THE HUMIDIFIER CAUSED THE BABY'S CHEST BURN WITH REDNESS AND BLISTERS AND THE MOTHER GOT SCALD ON HER CHEST. THIS INFORMATION WAS RELAYED TO KAZ USA, INC. THROUGH MEDWATCH FORM #MW5153521; THE CONSUMER HAD NEVER PREVIOUSLY CONTACTED OUR COMPANY. WE REACHED OUT TO THE CONSUMER'S RELATIVE WHO WAS UNSURE OF THE EXTENT OF ANY INJURIES, AND UNSURE EXACTLY HOW THE PRODUCT WAS BEING USED WHEN THE ALLEGED INCIDENT OCCURRED. THE PATIENTS INVOLVED WERE THE INITIAL REPORTER'S NIECE, AND THE NIECE'S INFANT CHILD. KAZ USA, INC HAS REQUESTED THAT THE PRODUCT BE RETURNED TO OUR COMPANY FOR TESTING.
Patient problems: Blister; Erythema
MAUDE report 19229928 ↗
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- Vicks VIH200V4Kaz USA, Inc. · Humidifier, Non-Direct Patient Interface (Home-Use)2 reports
- Vicks VWM845Kaz USA, Inc. · Humidifier, Non-Direct Patient Interface (Home-Use)1 death2 reports
- Walgreens 2100-WGNWalgreen CO. · Humidifier, Non-Direct Patient Interface (Home-Use)2 reports
- Honeywell HWM705BKaz USA, Inc. · Humidifier, Non-Direct Patient Interface (Home-Use)1 report
Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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