Alere San Diego is recalling 559 Abbott Cholestech LDX Battery Kits (Model 3LP656194-PCM-LD, PN: 55170). These external battery packs, used as an optional accessory for the Cholestech LDX Analyzer, have the potential to swell during use. This defect can lead to minor burns, cuts, abrasions, or a low-current electrical shock to the user. These units were distributed nationwide in the United States and internationally.
The battery pack may physically swell or expand, which can cause the casing to crack or overheat, leading to direct skin burns, lacerations from damaged housing, or exposure to electrical current.
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