FDA Device recall Z-2815-2020
PAPR (Powered Air-Purifying Respirator) - Model# WLPAPR20W1
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2020-08-26
On 2020-08-26 the FDA classified a Class II recall of PAPR (Powered Air-Purifying Respirator) - Model# WLPAPR20W1 by Whirlpool, citing the rivets that secure the elastic headband to the face shield have the potential to be mis-assembled. When this condition occurs, it can result in a headband that can become loos….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-2815-2020 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2020-07-02 |
| Published | 2020-08-26 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:55 UTC |
| Company | Whirlpool |
| Distribution | MI |
Product
PAPR (Powered Air-Purifying Respirator) - Model# WLPAPR20W1
Reason
The rivets that secure the elastic headband to the face shield have the potential to be mis-assembled. When this condition occurs, it can result in a headband that can become loose from face shield allowing the face shield to shield on the user.
Identifiers
| code_info | Lot code: JX20 (or week #20 of 2020) |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:55 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2815-2020%22
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