# FDA recall Z-1275-2023

> **Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.** · Class I · device recall initiated 2023-02-13.

## Product

FreeStyle Libre Reader, REF: 71951-01, 71952-01, 71953-01 a component of the FreeStyle Libre 2 Flash Glucose Monitoring System

## Reason for recall

Lithium-ion batteries in glucose monitoring system readers may swell, overheat, or pose fire hazard. Only use the charging cable/power adapter included with readers. Do not use reader if it is damaged, cracked, swelling, too hot to hold, it will no longer hold charge, or it fails Reader Test. Do not use other chargers. User Manual update includes instructions on reader safe storage, charging, use.

## Distribution

U.S. Nationwide.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-1275-2023
- **Recalling firm:** Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.
- **Classification:** Class I
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Ongoing
- **Initiation date:** 2023-02-13
- **Report date:** 2023-04-12

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Alameda, CA, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1275-2023

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-1275-2023. Retrieved 2026-06-02 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-1275-2023. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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