VicksRecalls & reported problems across all models

We found 12 models of Vicks by Kaz USA, Inc. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 42 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Mar 22, 2019 and Jun 19, 2026 — classified as 1 death, 37 injuries, 4 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Use of Device Problem” (34 reports).

1 FDA recall record name at least one of these models by its device identifier, 1 still open.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works

Vicks recalls

FDA recall records that name at least one of these models by its device identifier, newest first. Each recall usually covers specific models or lots, so check the details.

1. Mar 16, 2021Open, Classified

   Due to shipping delays the devices were exposed to temperature excursions of 31.9F, intermittently over a 2 hour and 15 minute period of time which may cause inaccurate results.

   Z-1935-2021 · Root cause: Environmental control · Recall details · FDA record ↗

Most reported Vicks problems

Vicks models

12 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.

• Vicks V150GL

  Humidifier, Non-Direct Patient Interface (Home-Use)
  1 recall1 report
• Vicks VIH200

  Humidifier, Non-Direct Patient Interface (Home-Use)
  16 reports
• VICKS V1200-6-VV1

  Humidifier, Non-Direct Patient Interface (Home-Use)
  13 reports
• Vicks V912USV1

  Thermometer, Electronic, Clinical
  2 reports
• Vicks VWM845

  Humidifier, Non-Direct Patient Interface (Home-Use)
  1 death2 reports
• Vicks VIH200V4

  Humidifier, Non-Direct Patient Interface (Home-Use)
  2 reports
• Vicks V912BBUSV1

  Thermometer, Electronic, Clinical
  1 report
• Vicks VDT972BBUS

  Thermometer, Electronic, Clinical
  1 report
• Vicks VDT972US

  Thermometer, Electronic, Clinical
  1 report
• Vicks VIH200WM

  Humidifier, Non-Direct Patient Interface (Home-Use)
  1 report
• Vicks VUL565V3

  Humidifier, Non-Direct Patient Interface (Home-Use)
  1 report
• Vicks V745A

  Humidifier, Non-Direct Patient Interface (Home-Use)
  1 report

Recent Vicks adverse event reports

The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryJun 19, 2026Use of Device Problem; Human-Device Interface Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem

  A CONSUMER REPORTED THAT SHE RECEIVED SECOND DEGREE BURNS TO HER STOMACH AND LEFT LEG FROM HOT WATER THAT SPILLED WHEN THE BOTTOM PORTION OF HER PERSONAL STEAM INHALER (VIH200) DETACHED. SHE STATED THAT THE DEVICE WAS IN THE LOCKED POSITION WHEN SHE PICKED IT UP, AND THE BOTTOM HOUSING SEPARATED, CAUSING THE HOT WATER TO SPILL AND RESULTING IN MULTIPLE BLISTERS. THE CONSUMER REPORTED THAT SHE WAS TREATED IN AN EMERGENCY ROOM, WHERE SHE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH SECOND DEGREE BURNS. THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER USE HAVE CLEAR WARNINGS THAT STATE "THE APPLIANCE SHOULD ALWAYS BE PLACED ON A FIRM, FLAT, WATERPROOF AND HEAT-RESISTANT SURFACE. BE SURE THE APPLIANCE IS IN A STABLE POSITION AND THE POWER CORD IS OUT OF THE WAY TO PREVENT THE APPLIANCE FROM BEING OVERTURNED.", AS WELL AS "CAUTION: NEVER MOVE OR DISASSEMBLE THE APPLIANCE WHILE IN USE. IT CAN SPILL HOT WATER IF TILTED, SHAKEN, OR OVERTURNED WHICH MAY LEAD TO INJURY OR BURNS.

  Patient problems: Partial thickness (Second Degree) Burn

  MAUDE report 25566624 ↗
• InjuryFeb 14, 2026Use of Device Problem; Human-Device Interface Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem

  A CONSUMER REPORTED THAT WHILE USING A VICKS STEAM INHALER (MODEL VIH200) AS INTENDED, THE WATER RESERVOIR ALLEGEDLY LOOSENED AND DETACHED DURING OPERATION, PURPORTEDLY CAUSING HOT WATER TO SPILL ONTO THE CONSUMER'S LEFT THIGH AND RESULTING IN A BURN. THE CONSUMER ALLEGEDLY SOUGHT MEDICAL EVALUATION FROM A PHYSICIAN. ACCORDING TO THE CERTIFIED PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT'S NOTE IN THE ACCOMPANYING MEDICAL FILE, THE CONSUMER ALLEGEDLY SUFFERED A HOT WATER BURN TO THE LEFT THIGH RESULTING IN A SUPERFICIAL BURN. THE CONSUMER LATER REPORTED THAT THE ORIGINAL UNIT THAT CAUSED THE BURN WAS RETURNED TO AMAZON.COM AFTER IT ALLEGEDLY STOPPED HEATING. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A REPLACEMENT UNIT AND PROVIDED THE LOT CODE OF THE SECOND UNIT AS 07425. NO ADDITIONAL MEDICAL OUTCOME WAS REPORTED. THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER USE HAVE CLEAR WARNINGS THAT STATE "CAUTION: NEVER MOVE THE APPLIANCE WHILE IN USE. IT CAN SPILL HOT WATER IF TILTED, SHAKEN OR TIPPED OVER CAUSING INJURY OR BURNS", "DO NOT MOVE, LIFT, SHAKE, TILT OR DISASSEMBLE WHILE IN OPERATION OR IF IT STILL CONTAINS HOT WATER", AS WELL AS "ALLOW THE APPLIANCE TO COOL FOR AT LEAST 20 MINUTES BEFORE MOVING OR REFILLING IT". KAZ USA, INC. HAS REQUESTE

  Patient problems: Burn(s)

  MAUDE report 24341219 ↗
• InjuryJan 1, 2026Insufficient Device Problem Information

  A CONSUMER REPORTED THAT SHE AND HER 3 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER HAD BEEN USING VICKS VAPOPADS (VSP30FP) WITH THE VUL565 DEVICE APPROXIMATELY 3-4 MONTHS AGO. SHE STATED THAT BOTH EXPERIENCED SIGNIFICANT RESPIRATORY HARM, INCLUDING PERSISTENT COUGHING, THROAT IRRITATION, AND NIGHTTIME BREATHING DIFFICULTY, WHICH REQUIRED REPEATED MEDICAL VISITS, PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS, AND INHALATION THERAPY. THE CONSUMER ALLEGES THAT THE USE OF VAPOPADS CONTRIBUTED TO THEIR RESPIRATORY ISSUES AND PROVIDED INFORMATION THAT THEY WERE PRESCRIBED ALBUTEROL INHALER, ALBUTEROL NEBULIZER TREATMENTS, FLUTICASONE (INHALED CORTICOSTEROID), OPTICHAMBER PEDIATRIC MASK, AND BENZONATATE FOR PERSISTENT COUGH. THE CONSUMER DID NOT PROVIDE AN EXACT INCIDENT DATE OF ILLNESS OR DOCTOR'S VISITS. THE CONSUMER FURTHER REPORTED THAT SYMPTOMS IMPROVED ONLY AFTER DISCONTINUATION OF BOTH THE HUMIDIFIER AND THE VAPOPADS. KAZ USA, INC. HAS REQUESTED THAT THE PRODUCT BE RETURNED TO OUR COMPANY FOR TESTING.

  Patient problems: Cough; Discomfort

  MAUDE report 23939718 ↗
• InjuryOct 31, 2025Use of Device Problem; Human-Device Interface Problem; Device Handling Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem; Use of Device Problem; Human-Device Interface Problem; Device Handling Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem

  A CONSUMER, A REGISTERED NURSE, REPORTED ALLEGEDLY SUSTAINING A BURN INJURY WHILE USING THE VICKS STEAM INHALER (MODEL VIH200). DURING THE FIFTH USE, THE BASE ALLEGEDLY DID NOT LOCK SECURELY, AND WHEN PICKING UP THE DEVICE, IT SEPARATED SPILLING HOT WATER ONTO HER RIGHT UPPER THIGH. SHE REPORTED IMMEDIATE BURNING, FOLLOWED BY BLISTERING AND SCARRING. THE BURN WAS DESCRIBED AS APPROXIMATELY THE SIZE OF A PIE. NO MEDICAL TREATMENT WAS SOUGHT; THE INJURY WAS SELF-TREATED WITH ASSISTANCE FROM HER DAUGHTER. THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER USE HAVE CLEAR WARNINGS THAT STATE "CAUTION: NEVER MOVE THE APPLIANCE WHILE IN USE. IT CAN SPILL HOT WATER IF TILTED, SHAKEN OR TIPPED OVER CAUSING INJURY OR BURNS", "DO NOT MOVE, LIFT, SHAKE, TILT OR DISASSEMBLE WHILE IN OPERATION OR IF IT STILL CONTAINS HOT WATER", AS WELL AS "ALLOW THE APPLIANCE TO COOL FOR AT LEAST 20 MINUTES BEFORE MOVING OR REFILLING IT". KAZ USA, INC. HAS REQUESTED THAT THE PRODUCT BE RETURNED TO OUR COMPANY FOR TESTING.

  Patient problems: Burn(s)

  MAUDE report 23444434 ↗
• InjuryOct 8, 2025Use of Device Problem; Human-Device Interface Problem; Device Handling Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem; Use of Device Problem; Human-Device Interface Problem; Device Handling Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem

  A CONSUMER REPORTED THAT WHILE USING A VICKS STEAM INHALER (MODEL VIH200C), THE DEVICE ALLEGEDLY OPENED UNEXPECTEDLY DESPITE BEING PROPERLY LOCKED, CAUSING HOT WATER TO SPILL ONTO THEIR SISTER'S CHEST AND STOMACH AND ONTO THE CONSUMER'S RIGHT HAND. THE SISTER ALLEGEDLY SUSTAINED BURNS AND BLISTERING, WHILE THE CONSUMER REPORTED BURNS TO ALL FINGERS, WHICH BECAME BLACK AND SWOLLEN. BOTH INDIVIDUALS REPORTEDLY SOUGHT EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT AND RECEIVED BURN CARE, MEDICATION, AND FOLLOW-UP. THE INCIDENT ALLEGEDLY AGGRAVATED THE SISTER'S PRE-EXISTING BREATHING CONDITION AND CAUSED EMOTIONAL DISTRESS FOR BOTH PARTIES. THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER USE HAVE CLEAR WARNINGS THAT STATE "CAUTION: NEVER MOVE THE APPLIANCE WHILE IN USE. IT CAN SPILL HOT WATER IF TILTED, SHAKEN OR TIPPED OVER CAUSING INJURY OR BURNS", "DO NOT MOVE, LIFT, SHAKE, TILT OR DISASSEMBLE WHILE IN OPERATION OR IF IT STILL CONTAINS HOT WATER", AS WELL AS "ALLOW THE APPLIANCE TO COOL FOR AT LEAST 20 MINUTES BEFORE MOVING OR REFILLING IT".

  Patient problems: Burn(s)

  MAUDE report 23244180 ↗
• InjuryMay 24, 2025Use of Device Problem; Human-Device Interface Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem; Use of Device Problem; Human-Device Interface Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem

  A CONSUMER REPORTED THAT HER 5-YEAR-OLD SON RECEIVED SECOND DEGREE BURNS ON HIS THIGH AND GENITALS FROM HOT WATER THAT SPILLED FROM THE PERSONAL STEAM INHALER. SHE STATED THAT HER 10-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER HAD BEEN USING THE DEVICE AND APPROXIMATELY 30 SECONDS AFTER POWERING IT OFF, HER SON GRABBED AND ATTEMPTED TO HANDLE THE UNIT. THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE DEVICE FELL OFF, CAUSING HOT WATER TO SPILL ONTO THE CHILD AND RESULTING IN HIS INJURIES. MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS SOUGHT AT AN EMERGENCY ROOM, AND THE CHILD WAS THEN TRANSPORTED TO A CHILDREN'S TRAUMA CENTER WHERE HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH SECOND DEGREE BURNS. THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER USE HAVE CLEAR WARNINGS THAT STATE "KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN," "CAUTION: NEVER MOVE THE APPLIANCE WHILE IN USE. IT CAN SPILL HOT WATER IF TILTED, SHAKEN OR TIPPED OVER CAUSING INJURY OR BURNS," AS WELL AS "ALLOW THE APPLIANCE TO COOL FOR AT LEAST 20 MINUTES BEFORE MOVING OR REFILLING IT."

  Patient problems: Partial thickness (Second Degree) Burn

  MAUDE report 22082395 ↗
• InjuryApr 19, 2025Use of Device Problem; Device Handling Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem; Use of Device Problem; Device Handling Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem

  A CONSUMER REPORTED THAT SHE RECEIVED SECOND DEGREE BURNS ON HER STOMACH AND RIGHT LEG FROM HOT WATER THAT SPILLED FROM THE PERSONAL STEAM INHALER. SHE STATED THAT THE BOTTOM OF THE UNIT SUDDENLY DETACHED WHILE SHE WAS USING THE PRODUCT AND HOT WATER SPILLED OUT OF THE UNIT, RESULTING IN HER INJURIES. MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS SOUGHT FOR HER INJURIES, AS WELL AS MULTIPLE FOLLOW UP VISITS. THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER USE HAVE CLEAR WARNINGS THAT STATE "CAUTION: NEVER MOVE OR DISASSEMBLE THE APPLIANCE WHILE IN USE. IT CAN SPILL HOT WATER IF TILTED, SHAKEN, OR OVERTURNED WHICH MAY LEAD TO INJURY OR BURNS.", AS WELL AS "THE APPLIANCE SHOULD ALWAYS BE PLACED ON A FIRM, FLAT, WATERPROOF AND HEAT-RESISTANT SURFACE. BE SURE THE APPLIANCE IS IN A STABLE POSITION AND THE POWER CORD IS OUT OF THE WAY TO PREVENT THE APPLIANCE FROM BEING OVERTURNED." KAZ USA, INC. HAS REQUESTED THAT THE PRODUCT BE RETURNED TO OUR COMPANY FOR TESTING.

  Patient problems: Partial thickness (Second Degree) Burn

  MAUDE report 21869887 ↗
• InjuryMar 12, 2025Use of Device Problem; Human-Device Interface Problem; Device Handling Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem; Use of Device Problem; Human-Device Interface Problem; Device Handling Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem

  A CONSUMER REPORTED THAT HER SHE RECEIVED A FIRST-DEGREE BURN ON HER RIGHT THIGH AND A THIRD-DEGREE BURN ON HER LEFT THIGH FROM HOT WATER THAT SPILLED FROM THE PERSONAL STEAM INHALER. SHE STATED THAT SHE MISTAKENLY GRABBED IT BY THE FACE MASK INSTEAD OF THE BODY, CAUSING THE RESERVOIR TO FALL OFF AND SPLASH HOT WATER ON BOTH OF HER THIGHS, RESULTING IN HER INJURIES. MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS SOUGHT AT AN EMERGENCY ROOM WHERE THE CONSUMER WAS GIVEN ANTIBIOTICS AND HAD HER LEGS WRAPPED. THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER USE HAVE CLEAR WARNINGS THAT STATE "CAUTION: NEVER MOVE OR DISASSEMBLE THE APPLIANCE WHILE IN USE. IT CAN SPILL HOT WATER IF TILTED, SHAKEN, OR OVERTURNED WHICH MAY LEAD TO INJURY OR BURNS.", AS WELL AS "THE APPLIANCE SHOULD ALWAYS BE PLACED ON A FIRM, FLAT, WATERPROOF AND HEAT RESISTANT SURFACE. BE SURE THE APPLIANCE IS IN A STABLE POSITION AND THE POWER CORD IS OUT OF THE WAY TO PREVENT THE APPLIANCE FROM BEING OVERTURNED."

  Patient problems: Full thickness (Third Degree) Burn; Superficial (First Degree) Burn

  MAUDE report 21588797 ↗
• InjuryJan 2, 2025Use of Device Problem; Human-Device Interface Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem; Use of Device Problem; Human-Device Interface Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem

  A CONSUMER REPORTED THAT SHE RECEIVED SECOND DEGREE BURNS ON HER LAP FROM HOT WATER THAT SPILLED FROM THE PERSONAL STEAM INHALER. SHE STATED THAT THE TOP OF THE UNIT WAS NOT LOCKED SECURELY WHILE SHE WAS USING THE PRODUCT, AND SHE PICKED IT UP CAUSING HOT WATER TO SPILL OUT OF THE UNIT, RESULTING IN HER INJURIES. MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS SOUGHT. THE INJURY RESULTED IN AN INFECTION DESPITE HER BEST EFFORTS TO CARE FOR IT. THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER USE HAVE CLEAR WARNINGS THAT STATE "THE APPLIANCE SHOULD ALWAYS BE PLACED ON A FIRM, FLAT, WATERPROOF AND HEAT RESISTANT SURFACE. BE SURE THE APPLIANCE IS IN A STABLE POSITION AND THE POWER CORD IS OUT OF THE WAY TO PREVENT THE APPLIANCE FROM BEING OVERTURNED.", AS WELL AS, "CAUTION: NEVER MOVE OR DISASSEMBLE THE APPLIANCE WHILE IN USE. IT CAN SPILL HOT WATER IF TILTED, SHAKEN, OR OVERTURNED WHICH MAY LEAD TO INJURY OR BURNS." KAZ USA, INC. HAS REQUESTED THAT THE PRODUCT BE RETURNED TO OUR COMPANY FOR TESTING.

  Patient problems: Partial thickness (Second Degree) Burn

  MAUDE report 21056781 ↗
• InjuryAug 8, 2024Use of Device Problem; Human-Device Interface Problem; Device Handling Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem; Use of Device Problem; Human-Device Interface Problem; Device Handling Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem

  A CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE ATTEMPTED TO MOVE THE VAPORIZER FROM ONE ROOM TO ANOTHER DURING OPERATION, WHICH CAUSED THE UNIT TO SPILL HOT WATER ONTO HER LEFT ARM. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THIS ALLEGEDLY CAUSED THIRD DEGREE BURNS, BUT ALSO STATED THAT MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT NEEDED FOR THESE INJURIES. THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER USE HAVE VERY CLEAR WARNINGS THAT STATE, "THE APPLIANCE SHOULD ALWAYS BE UNPLUGGED AND EMPTIED WHEN NOT IN OPERATION OR WHILE BEING CLEANED. UNPLUG VAPORIZER AND ALLOW TO COOL BEFORE MOVING. DO NOT MOVE OR TILT VAPORIZER WHILE IT IS IN OPERATION. PLUG AND UNPLUG UNIT WITH DRY HANDS. NEVER PULL BY CORD." KAZ USA, INC. HAS REQUESTED THAT THE PRODUCT BE RETURNED TO OUR COMPANY FOR TESTING.

  Patient problems: Full thickness (Third Degree) Burn

  MAUDE report 19937530 ↗
• InjuryJul 9, 2024Use of Device Problem; Human-Device Interface Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem; Use of Device Problem; Human-Device Interface Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem

  A CONSUMER REPORTED THAT HER EIGHT-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER RECEIVED THIRD DEGREE BURNS TO HER THIGHS AND STOMACH AREA FROM THE HOT WATER THAT SPILLED OUT OF THEIR VICKS STEAM INHALER DURING USE. THE CONSUMER ALLEGED THAT DURING USE THE DEVICE SUDDENLY RELEASED STEAM, RESULTING IN INJURIES WHICH REQUIRED EXTENSIVE MEDICAL TREATMENT, INCLUDING HOSPITALIZATION, SKIN GRAFT SURGERY, AND FOLLOW UP CARE. THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER USE HAVE CLEAR WARNINGS THAT STATE "THE APPLIANCE SHOULD NOT BE LEFT UNATTENDED. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN", "THE APPLIANCE SHOULD ALWAYS BE PLACED ON A FIRM, FLAT WATERPROOF SURFACE", "CAUTION: DO NOT PLACE ON LAP OR LIFT IN YOUR HANDS WHILE IN OPERATION AND IF THE UNIT STILL CONTAINS WATER" AS WELL AS, "NEVER MOVE THE APPLIANCE WHILE IN USE. IT CAN SPILL HOT WATER IF TILTED OR TIPPED OVER CAUSING INJURY."

  Patient problems: Full thickness (Third Degree) Burn

  MAUDE report 19706502 ↗
• 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 ↗
• InjuryMar 29, 2024Use of Device Problem; Human-Device Interface Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem; Use of Device Problem; Human-Device Interface Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem

  A CONSUMER REPORTED THAT HIS WIFE RECEIVED SECOND DEGREE BURNS ON HER LEG FROM HOT WATER THAT SPILLED FROM THE PERSONAL STEAM INHALER. HE STATED THAT THE TOP HOUSING OF THE UNIT WAS NOT SECURED INTO PLACE DURING USE, AND HOT WATER SPILLED ONTO HER LEG CAUSING INJURIES. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HIS WIFE WAS TREATED IN AN EMERGENCY ROOM, AND LATER ALSO RECEIVED FOLLOW UP CARE FROM A BURN SPECIALIST. THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER USE HAVE CLEAR WARNINGS THAT STATE "THE APPLIANCE SHOULD ALWAYS BE PLACED ON A FIRM, FLAT, WATERPROOF AND HEAT RESISTANT SURFACE. BE SURE THE APPLIANCE IS IN A STABLE POSITION AND THE POWER CORD IS OUT OF THE WAY TO PREVENT THE APPLIANCE FROM BEING OVERTURNED.", AS WELL AS, "CAUTION: NEVER MOVE OR DISASSEMBLE THE APPLIANCE WHILE IN USE. IT CAN SPILL HOT WATER IF TILTED, SHAKEN, OR OVERTURNED WHICH MAY LEAD TO INJURY OR BURNS." KAZ USA, INC. HAS REQUESTED THAT THE PRODUCT BE RETURNED TO OUR COMPANY FOR TESTING.

  Patient problems: Partial thickness (Second Degree) Burn

  MAUDE report 19002878 ↗
• InjuryJan 24, 2024Use of Device Problem; Malposition of Device; Human-Device Interface Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem; Use of Device Problem; Malposition of Device; Human-Device Interface Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem

  A CONSUMER REPORTED THAT SHE RECEIVED SECOND DEGREE BURNS ON HER THIGH FROM HOT WATER THAT SPILLED FROM THE PERSONAL STEAM INHALER. SHE STATED THAT "SHE ACCIDENTALLY" TIPPED THE DEVICE OVER DURING USE, CAUSING HOT WATER TO SPILL ONTO HER THIGH. THE PATIENT STATED THAT SHE REQUIRED MEDICAL ADVICE FOR HER INJURIES, AND CARED FOR HER WOUNDS AT HOME. THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER USE HAVE CLEAR WARNINGS THAT STATE "THE APPLIANCE SHOULD ALWAYS BE PLACED ON A FIRM, FLAT WATERPROOF SURFACE", "CAUTION: DO NOT PLACE ON LAP OR LIFT IN YOUR HANDS WHILE IN OPERATION AND IF THE UNIT STILL CONTAINS WATER" AS WELL AS, "NEVER MOVE THE APPLIANCE WHILE IN USE. IT CAN SPILL HOT WATER IF TILTED OR TIPPED OVER CAUSING INJURY."

  Patient problems: Partial thickness (Second Degree) Burn

  MAUDE report 18574277 ↗
• InjuryJan 24, 2024Use of Device Problem; Human-Device Interface Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem; Use of Device Problem; Human-Device Interface Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem

  A CONSUMER REPORTED THAT HER SHE RECEIVED SECOND DEGREE BURNS ON HER UPPER RIGHT THIGH FROM HOT WATER THAT SPILLED FROM THE PERSONAL STEAM INHALER. SHE STATED THAT THE TOP OF THE UNIT BECAME LOOSE WHILE SHE WAS USING THE PRODUCT HOT WATER SPILLED OUT OF THE UNIT, RESULTING IN HER INJURIES. MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS SOUGHT AT AN EMERGENCY ROOM. THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER USE HAVE CLEAR WARNINGS THAT STATE "CAUTION: NEVER MOVE OR DISASSEMBLE THE APPLIANCE WHILE IN USE. IT CAN SPILL HOT WATER IF TILTED, SHAKEN, OR OVERTURNED WHICH MAY LEAD TO INJURY OR BURNS.", AS WELL AS "THE APPLIANCE SHOULD ALWAYS BE PLACED ON A FIRM, FLAT, WATERPROOF AND HEAT RESISTANT SURFACE. BE SURE THE APPLIANCE IS IN A STABLE POSITION AND THE POWER CORD IS OUT OF THE WAY TO PREVENT THE APPLIANCE FROM BEING OVERTURNED."

  Patient problems: Partial thickness (Second Degree) Burn

  MAUDE report 18574270 ↗

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