Heated Mats for Pets Recalled by World Class Due to Fire and Electrical Shock Hazards to Consumers; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com
Heated Mats for Pets Recalled by World Class Due to Fire and Electrical Shock Hazards to Consumers; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com
Recalling Firm: Fuzhou Senhor Leisure Products Co., Ltd., of China
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
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://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 |
| Title | Heated 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 L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12743.12743a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Heated mat for pet |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12743.12743b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Heated mat for pet |
| Hazards › Name | The heated mats have poor wiring and construction, posing a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received two reports of the mats catching on fire, including property damage. One fire involved the asphyxiation death of a dog. |
| Products › Name | Indoor Pet Heating Comfort Pad Mats |
| Products › Type | Pet Supplies |
| Products › Category I D | 67838 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 25 |
| Recall I D | 1201 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumer 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 › Name | World Class Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y. |
| Retailers › Name | Online at www.amazon.com from July 2011 through March 2012 for about $19. |
| Recall Date | 2012-08-16T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 12743 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Fuzhou Senhor Leisure Products Co., Ltd., of China |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | For 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 Date | 2016-04-18T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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