WASHINGTON (AP) — Medtronic Inc. said Friday it is recalling nearly 2,000 automatic defibrillators that may not work properly.

The company said the machines may not correctly analyze a patient's heart rhythm, possibly preventing the machine from defibrillating the heart when it is needed.

The recall covers 1,924 Lifepak 500 AEDs made in 1997, the company said.

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Defibrillator customers with questions can call the company at 1-877-873-7630 or visit its Web site: www.medtronic-ers.com/500.

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