Mastex Recalls Foot Warmer Due to Burn Hazard
USMastex Recalls Foot Warmer Due to Burn Hazard
Recalling Firm: Mastex Industries LLC, of Petersburg, Va.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The wiring in the foot warmer has a defect, which can cause it to overheat. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recall includes model 400 twin foot warmers with date code FO4. The date code is located on the switch and the model number is written on the blanket. Model 405 full size foot warmers are not included in the recall.
Affected Products
Mastex Twin Foot Warmers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Mastex-Recalls-Foot-Warmer-Due-to-Burn-Hazard |
| Title | Mastex Recalls Foot Warmer Due to Burn Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/bf3d16c5c5f0480d9fc7d785a03357fe.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Foot Warmer |
| Hazards › Name | The wiring in the foot warmer has a defect, which can cause it to overheat. This poses a burn hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Mastex has received five reports of foot warmers overheating. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Mastex Twin Foot Warmers |
| Products › Type | Electric Blankets/Warmers |
| Products › Category I D | 1923 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 3,000 |
| Recall I D | 3813 |
| Remedies › Name | The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should stop using these foot warmers immediately and discard or destroy them. |
| Retailers › Name | Specialty and gift catalogs nationwide from September 2006 through October 2006 for about $40. |
| Recall Date | 2007-04-03T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall includes model 400 twin foot warmers with date code FO4. The date code is located on the switch and the model number is written on the blanket. Model 405 full size foot warmers are not included in the recall. |
| Recall Number | 07540 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Mastex Industries LLC, of Petersburg, Va. |
| Consumer Contact | The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-30T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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