# Court Denies Philips Recall Probe

> Amsterdam court rejects investor probe into Philips' 2021 sleep apnea device recall handling.
- Title: Court Denies Philips Recall Probe · mint | Shortify
- Summary: Amsterdam court rejects investor probe into Philips' 2021 sleep apnea device recall handling. Amsterdam court dismissed investor requests to investigate…
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- Source: mint — https://livemint.com/companies/court-denies-investor-request-to-probe-philips-over-2021-recall-11791658008594.html
- Published: 2026-10-10T18:46:48+00:00
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- Topics: philips, amsterdam court, sleep apnea devices, 2021 recall, investor probe, royal philips nv, news, india
## Court rejects Philips recall probe
Amsterdam court dismissed investor requests to investigate Philips' 2021 sleep apnea device recall handling.
## Investors claimed delays
Dutch investors argued Philips' internal systems missed device problems until early 2021 and knew about US subsidiary issues earlier than disclosed.
## Court found no wrongdoing
Court stated Philips' boards received health risk data on time and had no reason to intervene earlier at Respironics.
## Recall details
Recall involved 3.5 million sleep apnea and ventilator devices due to degrading polyester foam releasing toxic particles.
## Philips shares fall
Philips shares dropped 6.3% this year as court dismissed investor probe into 2021 recall handling.
## Key takeaway

Amsterdam court dismissed investor requests to investigate Philips' 2021 sleep apnea device recall management.