Gentherm Blanketrol III Model 233 Recall Over 115V CPU Board Overheating
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Gentherm Medical, LLC is recalling 9,714 units of Blanketrol III Model 233 thermal regulating systems due to potential overheating of the 115V CPU board causing device shutdown.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on September 10, 2026 and geographically references United States. The FDA classifies this as a Class II recall, with the stated reason "Overheating of the 115V CPU board may cause the device to shut down.", distributed worldwide - us nationwide distribution including in the territories of puerto rico, and the countries of brazil, canada, chile, colombia, costa rica, el salvador, guatemala, mexico, republic of panama, saudi arabia, taiwan, thailand, bahamas, and trinidad and tobago.. FDA recall classes run from I (reasonable probability of serious harm) to III (unlikely to cause harm), so the class number is the fastest way to gauge severity here. The category it belongs to - FDA 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.
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What Happened
Gentherm Medical, LLC initiated a voluntary recall of the Blanketrol III, Model 233 thermal regulating system after determining that overheating of the 115V CPU board may cause the device to shut down.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall covers 9,714 units of Blanketrol III, Model 233 distributed nationwide in the United States including Puerto Rico and to the countries of Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Republic of Panama, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Thailand, Bahamas, and Trinidad and Tobago. Affected units have UDI codes 1061303186102, 1061303186107, 1061303186139, 1061303187107, 1061303187307 and serial numbers 131-2-00580 through 262-3-20277. The FDA recall number is Z-2970-2026 and the classification is Class II.
What You Should Do
The recall is ongoing. Consumers with questions should refer to the recalling firm Gentherm Medical, LLC or the FDA for additional guidance.
Why This Matters
This Class II recall involves nearly 10,000 thermal regulating devices distributed across the United States and multiple international markets.
Source
FDA recall Z-2970-2026, Gentherm Medical, LLC, Blue Ash, OH.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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