FDA Alert: Thermometer Linked to Skin Burns 　

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May 14th, 2023

BearCare Voluntarily Recalls Rechargeable Walnut Thermometer Due to the Potential for Skin Burns

Summary

Company Announcement Date: May 10, 2023
FDA Publish Date: May 12, 2023
Product Type: Medical Devices
Reason for Announcement: Potential for injuries, including skin burns & irritation
Company Name: BearCare, Inc
Brand Name: Walnut.
Product Description: Wearable Smart Thermometer

Company Announcement

Hauppauge, NY, May 10, 2023– BearCare, Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of its rechargeable Walnut Wearable Smart Thermometer (Walnut Thermometer) due to reports of injuries, including skin burns, by users. The Walnut Thermometer is an over-the-counter rechargeable device intended for continuous chest temperature monitoring of children ages 0-6 years which can be identified by its silicone exterior resembling a cartoon penguin. The product under recall was sold and distributed from December 2022 to April 2023 through Amazon.com, Walmart.com, and www.walnutcares.com.

Components shown above: (1) thermometer unit; (2) base station; (3) adhesive strip; (4) user manual; (5) charging cable.