Germ Terminator, Toothbrush Steam Sterilization for Oral Health. Model GT100. The Germ Terminator uses steam heat to sanitize two manual toothbrushes or two toothbrush heads. Water is poured into a reservoir in the device's housing. The steam cycle is followed by a drying cycle.
FDA Recall Z-2047-2016 · Posted None
Recalling FirmCeg Enterprises Llc
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeMCF
Date Initiated2016-04-05
Date Terminated2016-11-22
Product Quantity100,548 units
Reason for Recall
CEG Enterprises, LLC is recalling Germ Terminator Toothbrush Sanitizer GT100 due to the following issues: UL label believed to be not genuine; discoloration of power cords (could indicate some degradation); reports of excessive heat.
Firm Action
CEG Enterprises sent an Urgent Germ Terminator Toothbrush Sanitizer GT100 Recall letter dated April 19, 2016, via UPS and email to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, the reason for recall, stated to quarantine product, and to return all remaining product. The letter also instructed that Tuesday Morning retail stores post the recall notification letter on the retail shelves where the product was offered for sale, as well as on their website. Consumers are encouraged to return the device to a Tuesday Morning retail store. Questions can be directed to 612-337-1821
Root Cause
Unknown/Undetermined by firm
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide Distribution through Tuesday Morning retail stores.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.