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Philips Recalls Sleep Apnea Machines for Cancer Risks

DreamStation 2 CPAP Machines Linked to Fire Hazard

Safety officials are warning that Philips DreamStation 2 breathing machines can overheat and cause burn injuries or catch on fire.

/ December 7, 2023
Philips Recalls CPAP Machines for Cancer Risk Linked to Toxic Foam

FDA Links 44 More Deaths to Philips Breathing Machines

Another 44 deaths and 48,000 complaints have been linked to breathing machines that were recalled by Philips Respironics last year.

/ August 18, 2022
FDA Links More than 100 Deaths to Recalled Philips CPAP Machines

FDA Links More than 100 Deaths to Recalled Philips CPAP Machines

The FDA has received more than 21,000 reports of health problems from Philips CPAP machines, including 124 deaths since April 2021.

/ May 25, 2022
Philips Recalls EVO Ventilators for Toxic Foam Hazard

Philips Recalls EVO Ventilators for Toxic Foam Hazard

Philips Respironics has added EVO Ventilators to a massive recall for breathing machines that contain a toxic foam linked to health risks.

/ January 27, 2022
Truck Driver Files Lawsuit After Philips Recalls Breathing Machines

Truck Driver Files Lawsuit After Philips Recalls Breathing Machines

A truck driver from Oregon with sleep apnea has filed a lawsuit after he had to stop working when Philips recalled his breathing machine.

/ August 31, 2021
FDA Issues Class 1 Recall for Philips Breathing Machines Linked to Cancer

FDA Issues Class 1 Recall for Philips Breathing Machines Linked to Cancer

The FDA announced a Class 1 recall — the most serious type of recall — for millions of Philips breathing machines that pose a risk of cancer.

/ July 26, 2021
Philips Recalls CPAP Machines for Cancer Risk Linked to Toxic Foam

Philips Recalls CPAP Machines for Cancer Risk Linked to Toxic Foam

Philips recalled millions of CPAP and BiPAP machines because users can breathe toxic foam that can cause cancer or other health issues.

/ July 8, 2021
Philips Recalls Sleep Apnea Machines for Cancer Risks

Philips Recalls Sleep Apnea Machines for Cancer Risks

Philips recalled 3 to 4 million sleep apnea machines and ventilators that can release a toxic cancer-causing foam that users may inhale.

/ June 14, 2021