Widex BABY hearing aid (referred to as BABY440), powered by zinc-air batteries size 10 Intended use: BABY440 is intended for, but not limited to, babies (0 to 3 years of age) to be used as air conduction amplification devices in everyday listening environments.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Serial numbers 024569 and 024550
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Widex A/S
Reason for Recall:
The reason for this field action is due to the mounting of a non-tamper-resistant (ordinary) battery drawer on some BABY440 hearing aids. The correct battery drawer is tamper-resistant and require a special tool to open it.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Widex BABY hearing aid (referred to as BABY440), powered by zinc-air batteries size 10 Intended use: BABY440 is intended for, but not limited to, babies (0 to 3 years of age) to be used as air conduction amplification devices in everyday listening environments.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Serial numbers 024569 and 024550

Distribution:

Distributed in: US, GA, NY

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0094-2019