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 From Hong Kong's Information Services Department
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November 3, 2005
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Health

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Digital thermometers recalled
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recall of digital thermometers

Total recall: Consumers are advised to stop using two models of battery-operated digital thermometers produced by Omron Healthcare.

The Department of Health has advised consumers to stop using two models of battery-operated digital thermometers produced by Omron Healthcare for safety reasons.

 

The manufacturer recalled the products following reports of the potential problem of overheating of the device's tip.

 

No complaint or report of serious injury has been received so far.

 

The affected products are Omron 3-Way Instant Thermometers, with model numbers MC-600 and MC-600CAN and lot numbers beginning with 01-32, 01-36, 01-37 and 01-38. The lot numbers can be found inside the battery compartments of the thermometers.

 

Enquiries can be made on 2796 2907.