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Complaints about the Respironics REMstar Heated Humidifier have been received by Respironics concerning complaints of failures involving the AC inlet connector on specific models.

According to a recall notice voluntarily issued by Respironics, Inc., this recall involves Respironics REMstar Heated Humidifiers manufactured between December 2001 and April 2003, all with the following model numbers:

In its recall, Respironics explained that small number of the failures have resulted in thermal damage to the humidifier enclosure. Because of that, there is a remote possibility, according to Respironics, that a thermal failure could possibly result in the ignition of materials near the device, such are carpeting, clothing, bedding or other items near the humidifier itself.

Anyone with a Respironics REMstar Heated Humidifier made between those dates is asked by the manufacturer to  unplug the humidifier from its power source, but advising, wisely, that continued use of the CPAP should not be halted.

If you have a Respironics REMstar Heated Humidifier and it is one of the model numbers listed above, call Stericycle, Inc at 877-574-5038 or 317-275-7667, for details about replacement.

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