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MalfunctionEFS

PHILIPS SONICARE

Received Aug 16, 2023 · Event occurred Jul 24, 2023

Report 3026630-2023-00059 · MDR key 17560460

Device

Generic name

Power Flosser Charger

Model number

HX386W

Catalog number

HX3806/21

Product problems

  • Fire
  • Fire

Patient

Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE POWER FLOSSER CHARGER STARTED SMOKING AND CAUSED THE POWER FLOSSER TO CATCH ON FIRE DUE TO THE VER HOT CHARGER. THE CORD WAS MELTING AND SMELLING OF SMOKE. THE DEVICE WAS THROWN AWAY IMMEDIATELY. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

PRODUCT WAS NOT RETURNED TO CONFIRM A MALFUNCTION HAS OCCURRED.