Blanketrol® II 115V and Blanketrol® III 115V Recall
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Gentherm Medical, LLC has issued a recall for Blanketrol® II 115V and Blanketrol® III 115V devices due to complaints of overheated circuit boards that may cause shutdown.
What this Health Canada recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by Health Canada on August 8, 2026 and geographically references Canada. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product & Food Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
Most readers skim a notice like this, check whether they are personally affected, and move on. The more useful lens is to verify its scope, source, and timestamp, then compare related notices without assuming that one record proves a broader trend.
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What Happened
Gentherm Medical has received complaints of overheated circuit boards in 0.53% of distributed devices. Overheating can cause the circuit board to stop operating, which may result in a device that shuts down at startup or during use on a patient.
Which Products Are Affected
- Blanketrol® II 115V, lot/serial number 151-2-01474, model 222S
- Blanketrol® II 115V, lot/serial number 151-2-01472, model 222S
- Blanketrol® III 115V, model 233 (more than 10 lot/serial numbers; contact manufacturer for details)
What You Should Do
Based on the low probability of harm and absence of reported harm, users may continue to use the device. In an abundance of caution, it is recommended to have an alternative means of providing therapy available.
Why This Matters
The issue affects a small percentage of devices used in patient therapy, prompting a recommendation for backup equipment despite no reported incidents.
Source
Original source: Health Canada Official Notice ↗
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