Whirlpool Corporation World Headquarters Benton PAPR (Powered Air-Purifying Respirator) - Model# WLPAPR20W1 Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
PAPR (Powered Air-Purifying Respirator) - Model# WLPAPR20W1
Brand
Whirlpool Corporation World Headquarters Benton
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot code: JX20 (or week #20 of 2020)
Products Sold
Lot code: JX20 (or week #20 of 2020)
Whirlpool Corporation World Headquarters Benton is recalling PAPR (Powered Air-Purifying Respirator) - Model# WLPAPR20W1 due to 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 . Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
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.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Customers were contacted via email/telephone beginning 6/18/20. Rework was conducted in-house at the customer facilities.
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Page updated: Jan 10, 2026