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Climate Control Footrests Recalled by Fellowes Due to Fire Hazard

Published: February 25, 2010Recall ID: 10723Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The footrest's fan can become blocked and overheat when used in the upright position, posing a fire hazard.

Product Description & Identification

The recalled footrests are black and made of plastic. The Fellowes brand item #80309 can be found on the serial label at the bottom side of the footrest, which can be identified by Revision or letter "A" on the label, which appears after the date code.

Affected Products

Fellowes Climate Control Footrests

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Climate-Control-Footrests-Recalled-by-Fellowes-Due-to-Fire-Hazard
TitleClimate Control Footrests Recalled by Fellowes Due to Fire Hazard
Images › 1 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/9ed62d49a9c4426cb1207555d31e3572.jpg
Images › 1 › CaptionRecalled Footrest
Images › 2 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/dc48a0a3b275498793f5a4d81a7be4b9.jpg
Images › 2 › CaptionLabel highlighting serial number and revision
Images › 3 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/3bc2829ef0714cd08a4dbe8c20f14722.jpg
Images › 3 › CaptionLabel highlighting date code and revision
Hazards › NameThe footrest's fan can become blocked and overheat when used in the upright position, posing a fire hazard.
Injuries › NameNo injuries were reported.
Products › NameFellowes Climate Control Footrests
Products › TypeFootrests
Products › Category I D1953
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 1,000
Recall I D409
Remedies › NameConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled heated footrest and contact Fellowes to arrange for the return and replacement of the product or a full refund.Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heated footrest and contact Fellowes to arrange for the return and replacement of the product or a full refund.
Importers › NameFellowes, Inc., of Itasca, Ill.
Retailers › NameBusiness to Business resellers only, including Office Depot Business Services Division, SP Richards, Staples Advantage, United Stationers, Tri-Mega, and WW Grainger. These products were not sold in retail locations. The footrests sold from October 2009 through January 2010 for about $73.
Recall Date2010-02-25T00:00:00
DescriptionThe recalled footrests are black and made of plastic. The Fellowes brand item #80309 can be found on the serial label at the bottom side of the footrest, which can be identified by Revision or letter "A" on the label, which appears after the date code.
Recall Number10723
Consumer ContactFor additional information, contact Fellowes at 800-955-3344 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT or visit the firm's Web site at www.fellowes.com
Last Publish Date2014-05-23T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryChina

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