# FDA recall Z-2815-2020

> **Whirlpool Corporation** · Class II · device recall initiated 2020-07-02.

## Product

PAPR (Powered Air-Purifying Respirator) - Model# WLPAPR20W1

## Reason for recall

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.

## Distribution

The products were distributed to the following US states: MI.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-2815-2020
- **Recalling firm:** Whirlpool Corporation
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2020-07-02
- **Report date:** 2020-08-26
- **Termination date:** 2021-06-25

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Benton Harbor, MI, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2815-2020

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-2815-2020. Retrieved 2026-06-29 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-2815-2020. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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