Health care technology company Abbott has recalled certain FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus continuous glucose monitoring systems because the sensors are displaying incorrect glucose readings that are lower than the body's actual levels. This could lead to diabetic users making the wrong treatment decisions.
As of Jan. 7, Abbott reported that the recalled sensor has caused 860 serious injuries and been associated with seven deaths.
On Nov. 24, 2025, Abbott sent a letter to all affected customers about this issue, and the US Food and Drug Administration notified the public on Dec. 2, 2025. Today, the FDA updated its alert to classify it as a Class I recall, meaning that the use of the affected FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus CGMs could cause serious health consequences or death.
The FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus is on CNET's list of the best continuous glucose monitors, which has been updated to include a note about the recall.
How to find out if your Libre 3 CGM has been recalled
The FreeStyle Libre 3 model numbers that have been recalled are 72081-01 and 72080-01. The recalled FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus model numbers are 78768-01 and 78769-01.
If you have a FreeStyle Libre 3 or 3 Plus, you can check whether it was recalled at www.freestylecheck.com. There, you will be asked to confirm your sensor's serial number, which can be located in or on the following:
The FreeStyle Libre 3 app: On the main menu, click "About." The serial number will be under "Last 3 Sensors."
On the main menu, click "About." The serial number will be under "Last 3 Sensors." Libre app: From the bottom menu, click "Profile," then "About." It will be under "Last 3 Sensors."
From the bottom menu, click "Profile," then "About." It will be under "Last 3 Sensors." FreeStyle Libre 3 reader: In the settings menu, click "System Status," then "System Info."
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