Vicks V745ARecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00328785207453), received between Nov 28, 2023 and Nov 28, 2023 — classified as 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 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryNov 28, 2023Use of Device Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem; Use of Device Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem

  A CONSUMER REPORTED THAT HIS FIVE YEAR OLD DAUGHTER RECEIVED SECOND DEGREE BURNS ON HER LEFT SIDE, NECK, AND CHEST FROM HOT WATER THAT SPILLED OUT OF THEIR VICKS WARM MIST HUMIDIFIER DURING USE. THE UNIT WAS BEING USED IN THE CHILD'S BEDROOM AND PLACED ON A DRESSER. HE STATED HIS CHILD TRIED TO PULL THE UNIT CLOSER TO HER FACE AND OVERTURNED THE UNIT, AND THE INJURY OCCURRED. TREATMENT AND FOLLOW UP CARE AT A BURN CENTER WAS SOUGHT FOR THESE INJURIES. THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER USE HAVE 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 ALSO SECURELY OUT OF REACH."

  Patient problems: Partial thickness (Second Degree) Burn

  MAUDE report 18221318 ↗