[1/2] Dutch technology company Philips' logo is seen at company headquarters in Amsterdam, Netherlands, January 29, 2019.
The new issue identified by the FDA involves a humidifier used in the "DreamStation 2" sleep therapy device.
"Philips Respironics is in discussions with the (FDA) regarding the reports," it said.
Philips shares were down 6.7% at 18.26 euros by 0833 GMT.
The FDA said it had received reports of people facing thermal issues such as fire, smoke, burns, and other signs of overheating while using Philips' DreamStation 2 CPAP machines.
Persons:
Eva Plevier, Philips, Toby Sterling, Christy Santhosh, Diana Alvarez, Shailesh Kuber, Jan Harvey
Organizations:
Philips, REUTERS, U.S . Food, Drug Administration, FDA, ING, Thomson
Locations:
Dutch, Amsterdam, Netherlands, U.S, Bengaluru, Gdansk