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MalfunctionEFS

PHILIPS SONICARE

Received Oct 31, 2023 · Event occurred Oct 24, 2023

Report 3026630-2023-00081 · MDR key 18039579

Device

Generic name

Cordless Power Flosser

Model number

HX386W

Catalog number

HX3806/31

Product problems

  • Fire
  • Fire

Patient

Unknown

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

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

PRODUCT WAS NOT RETURNED TO CONFIRM A MALFUNCTION HAS OCCURRED. H3 OTHER TEXT : PRODUCT NOT RETURNED TO MANUFACTURER.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CORDLESS POWER FLOSSER CAUGHT FIRE AND DAMAGED THE CARPET. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO MANUFACTURER FOR INVESTIGATION. IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE DEVICE MALFUNCTIONED. THE CAUSE OF THE CUSTOMER COMPLAINT IS MELTED USB-C SOCKET AND USB-C PLUG OF THE CHARGING CABLE, DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF WATER INGRESS.

Description of Event or Problem

THE DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO MANUFACTURER FOR INVESTIGATION. IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE DEVICE MALFUNCTIONED. THE CAUSE OF THE CUSTOMER COMPLAINT IS MELTED USB-C SOCKET AND USB-C PLUG OF THE CHARGING CABLE, DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF WATER INGRESS.