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Heated Mats for Pets Recalled by World Class Due to Fire and Electrical Shock Hazards to Consumers; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com

Published: August 16, 2012Recall ID: 12743Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The heated mats have poor wiring and construction, posing a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves "GSI electronic 50W indoor pet heating comfort pad mats" with model number GKC2G002. The mats are polyester, were sold in various shapes and sizes and have a white electrical cord. They were sold in a variety of colors, including beige and pink.

Affected Products

Indoor Pet Heating Comfort Pad Mats

Additional Source Details

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U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Heated-Mats-for-Pets-Recalled-by-World-Class-Due-to-Fire-and-Electrical-Shock-Hazards-to-Consumers-Sold-Exclusively-at-Amazoncom
TitleHeated Mats for Pets Recalled by World Class Due to Fire and Electrical Shock Hazards to Consumers; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com
Images › 1 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12743.12743a.jpg
Images › 1 › CaptionHeated mat for pet
Images › 2 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12743.12743b.jpg
Images › 2 › CaptionHeated mat for pet
Hazards › NameThe heated mats have poor wiring and construction, posing a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Injuries › NameThe firm has received two reports of the mats catching on fire, including property damage. One fire involved the asphyxiation death of a dog.
Products › NameIndoor Pet Heating Comfort Pad Mats
Products › TypePet Supplies
Products › Category I D67838
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 25
Recall I D1201
Remedies › NameConsumer should immediately stop using the recalled pet mats and contact World Class to receive a full refund. The firm is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled product.
Importers › NameWorld Class Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Retailers › NameOnline at www.amazon.com from July 2011 through March 2012 for about $19.
Recall Date2012-08-16T00:00:00
DescriptionThis recall involves "GSI electronic 50W indoor pet heating comfort pad mats" with model number GKC2G002. The mats are polyester, were sold in various shapes and sizes and have a white electrical cord. They were sold in a variety of colors, including beige and pink.
Recall Number12743
Manufacturers › NameFuzhou Senhor Leisure Products Co., Ltd., of China
Remedy Options › OptionRefund
Consumer ContactFor more information, contact World Class Inc. toll-free at (888) 941-5079 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m ET Monday through Thursday, or email the firm at gsiamazon@gmail.com
Last Publish Date2016-04-18T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryChina

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  • Recalling FirmFuzhou Senhor Leisure Products Co., Ltd., of China
Recall Hazard Severity
Caution (Class III)
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