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Safety Alert – Fisherbrand Motorized Pipet Controller
12 December 2024
This safety alert concerns the use of Fisherbrand Motorized Pipet Controllers following a recent incident on campus.
What is the issue?
In November 2023, Thermo Fisher Scientific issued a product recall due to potential safety hazards during the charging of the Fisherbrand Motorized Pipet Controller. Recently, one of these devices experienced a battery failure at UCL resulting in an explosion. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
The device was introduced to UCL by a new staff member who had previously used it at another institution. As a result, UCL did not receive the recall notice directly.
Action to be taken
- Cease use immediately: If you have a Fisherbrand Motorized Pipet Controller, stop using it and quarantine the device.
- Return the device: Contact your Thermofisher Scientific account manager to arrange for the safe return and disposal of the recalled device.
- Do not attempt to repair or modify the device.
- Do not leave items charging unsupervised: Especially for prolonged periods (such as overnight). This can lead to overcharging and battery damage.
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