Meijer Recall Posted Date: 11/30/15
Summary of Recall: : Bestmed, LLC, a medical device distributor, initiated a nationwide recall of the Digital Temple Thermometer Model No. KD-2201, featuring lot numbers S/N: 3612 through S/N: 3715, which were sold between October 2012 until the start of the recall in November 2015.
Product Name: Meijer Digital Temple Thermometer
Product Description: The following model number has been recalled: KD-2201 (Note: Model KD-2201L is not subject to this recall action)The Digital Temple Thermometer is a hand-held thermometer and can be identified by the DTT™ logo on the face. The back of the thermometer has a label with the KD-2201 designation. The slash-mark (/) is not part of the model number. The lot number may be found on the bottom of the back label, immediately after the designation "S/N:".
Hazard:Some Digital Temple Thermometers contain a manufacturing problem causing the affected thermometers to display temperatures that are inaccurate and lower than actual body temperatures, which potentially may cause the user or caregiver of the user to delay or forego seeking appropriate care (generally an over-the-counter fever reduction medication) or receive more care than appropriate, when relying solely on the temperature display on the thermometer.
Manufacturer:K-Jump Health Co. Ltd.
What You Should Do:Consumers who have a Digital Temple Thermometer should immediately stop using the device. Consumers may return the thermometer to Bestmed for a replacement thermometer or return the product to the nearest Meijer store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact Information: To arrange for the return and replacement of the thermometer or to ask questions, consumers should contact the Bestmed via telephone at (877) 299-6700, facsimile at (303) 271-0163, or email at DTTRecall@bestmedusa.com, at any time. Our office is available Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM, Eastern Time to speak with a consumer support specialist, and all messages and email will be responded to promptly.