Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- January 6, 2026
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- AI Risk Assessment
- LOW
- Brand
- Encon Safety Products
- Category
- Health & Personal Care
- Sold At
- Multiple Retailers
- Geographic Scope
- 1 states
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Drug Safety; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- Encon Safety Products
- Product type
- Aquarion Preserved Cartridges
- Model numbers
- Lot #: 239066, 378106, 379202, 379750, 380983, 382901, 384682, 386189 +2 more
- Sold at
- Multiple Retailers
- Where affected
- ALL
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
January 6, 2026
Reported by FDA DRUG
January 21, 2026
RecallRadar source check
March 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
cGMP deviations.
What You Should Do
Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using this product immediately. Contact Encon Safety Products Co or your healthcare provider for guidance. Notification method: Letter
About This Product
AQ 120 GFEW Aquarion Preserved Cartridges are distributed nationwide and tied to healthcare or related settings. The recall covers 7677 bags and multiple model lots with varying expiration dates.
Why This Is Dangerous
cGMP deviations refer to manufacturing practices not meeting current GMP standards. This raises questions about product quality and consistency, which could affect safety and efficacy.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
Consumers and facilities should halt use immediately. The impact is primarily potential quality concerns rather than documented harm at this time; active recall suggests a precautionary approach and potential disruption to workflows.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- 3. Compare against the recall list and discontinue use if matched.
Where to find product info
FDA recall page and enforcement report D-0260-2026 linked in the notice.
What timeline to expect
Remedy processing guidance is not specified; refunds or replacements, if provided, typically take 4-8 weeks after submission.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Document all communications with the supplier.
- File a CPSC or FDA complaint if the supplier is unresponsive.
- Consider legal advice for persistent delays or injuries.
How to prevent similar issues
- Purchase GMP-certified medical or healthcare consumables from reputable suppliers.
- Verify lot and expiration dates before use.
- Maintain a recall monitoring process for high-risk products.
Documentation advice
Keep packaging, recall notices, and correspondence. Photograph the lot number and expiration date for records.
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Product Details
Model numbers and lot information are listed below. Distribution was nationwide within the United States.
Key Facts
- Active recall as of 2026-01-21
- Lot #: 239066; Exp. Date 1/24/2027
- Exp. Dates listed with each model
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