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Austin CPAP Recall Settlement — Check Your Settlement Eligibility

Updated April 2026

Austin Quick Facts

Were You a Austin CPAP User Affected by the Philips Recall?

Philips Respironics recalled over 15 million CPAP, BiPAP, and ventilator devices in June 2021 due to degrading PE-PUR foam that released toxic particles and chemical gases into users' airways. If you used a recalled Philips CPAP device while living in or near Austin, you may be eligible for compensation through one or both of the following settlement tracks:

  • Economic Loss Track ($445M): You owned a recalled device. No health problems required. Your device is now worthless — that's compensable.
  • Personal Injury Track ($1.1B): You developed health conditions — cancer, respiratory damage, or other injuries — from breathing foam particles and chemical gases.

Filing Deadline for Austin Residents

As a resident of Austin, Texas, your claims are governed by Texas's product liability statute of limitations of 2 years. Texas has a 2-year statute of limitations for product liability claims. Texas follows the discovery rule for latent defects, and the clock may start from when you first knew or should have known of the connection between your Philips CPAP and health problems.

The discovery rule is critical: Many $Austin CPAP users only connected their health problems to their recalled device after the June 2021 recall announcement — meaning their statute of limitations clock may have started then, not when health problems first appeared.

How to Proceed as a Austin Resident

  1. Verify your Philips device is on the recalled devices list
  2. Gather prescription records, purchase documentation, or VA records showing device use
  3. Collect any medical records related to health conditions that developed during CPAP use
  4. Complete the free eligibility check below — an attorney will contact you within 24 hours

Austin Residents — Free Eligibility Check

Find out which settlement tracks you qualify for. Free, confidential, no obligation. An attorney experienced in MDL 3014 will review your case.

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Disclaimer: This page provides general information about the Philips CPAP recall for Austin residents. It is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for advice specific to your situation.

Texas Attorney General — Consumer Protection

In addition to pursuing a civil lawsuit, Austin residents who experienced harm may file a consumer complaint with the Texas Attorney General's office:

Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General
Consumer Hotline: 1-800-252-8011
Consumer Protection Page →

Filing a consumer complaint creates a public record and may support investigations into manufacturers. Pursuing both channels — AG complaint and civil lawsuit — is recommended.

Federal Court Districts — Texas

Texas is served by the following federal judicial district(s). Most Philips CPAP recall cases are consolidated in a national MDL, but understanding your local district is useful context:

⚖️ Filing Deadline Note: Philips CPAP recall cases may involve both the Economic Loss Settlement (for device owners) and the Personal Injury Settlement (for diagnosed health conditions). Deadlines vary. CPAP-related cancer claims may have extended discovery periods.
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Used a Philips CPAP? $1.1B in settlements — check if you qualify for BOTH tracks. Check Eligibility →