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Oxygen Devices Recalled

— WASHINGTON -- The FDA has issued a class I recall of several models of oxygen concentrators because of a potential fire hazard.

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WASHINGTON -- The FDA has issued a class I recall for several models of oxygen concentrators because of a potential fire hazard.

A capacitor failure in the Nidek Medical Mark5 Nuvo and Nuvo Lite may cause fire and loss of supplemental oxygen, according to a statement from manufacturer Nidek Medical Products.

The recall affects devices manufactured and distributed from January 2004 to May 2010 and includes serial numbers 042-10000 to 102-09335. A full list of the 11 affected device models is available in the .

The company had not received any injury reports at the time of the recall.

The concentrators are indicated to provide supplemental oxygen in a home setting and are not considered life-support devices.

The manufacturer said it will supply replacement capacitors for affected devices.