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Telebrands Recalls Scarves with Microwaveable Heat Packs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Name: Telebrands Recalls Scarves with Microwaveable Heat Packs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Brand: Telebrands
SKU: CPSC-10159
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: March 10, 2010Recall ID: 10159Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The heat packs can overheat when heated in a microwave oven, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Product Description & Identification

The recalled scarves have pockets and microwaveable heat packs composed of flax seeds. The scarves are made of polyester/cotton, and were sold in black and camel colors.

Affected Products

Therma Scarf scarves

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Telebrands-Recalls-Scarves-with-Microwaveable-Heat-Packs-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards
Title	Telebrands Recalls Scarves with Microwaveable Heat Packs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Images › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/880dfed4b55b48f88af2ef40ebf80cf6.jpg
Images › Caption	Picture of Recalled Scarf
Hazards › Name	The heat packs can overheat when heated in a microwave oven, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Injuries › Name	The firm has received seven reports of overheating, including five fires, three of which resulted in property damage to the microwave. Two of the incidents were in Canada. No injuries have been reported.
Products › Name	Therma Scarf scarves
Products › Type	Clothing (Adults)
Products › Category I D	1886
Products › Number Of Units	About 98,500 in the United States and about 1,500 in Canada
Recall I D	158
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Therma Scarf and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. If purchased through the infomercial or over the internet, consumers will be contacted by Telebrands with instructions on how to obtain a full refund.
Importers › Name	Telebrands Corp., of Fairfield, N.J.
Retailers › Name	Bed Bath & Beyond® stores, As Seen on TV retail kiosks in shopping malls nationwide, through direct response television and over the internet at www.thermascarf.com and www.asseenontvguys.com from October 2009 through January 2010 for between $20 and $25.
Recall Date	2010-03-10T00:00:00
Description	The recalled scarves have pockets and microwaveable heat packs composed of flax seeds. The scarves are made of polyester/cotton, and were sold in black and camel colors.
Recall Number	10159
Inconjunctions › U R L	http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2010/12914r-eng.php
Consumer Contact	For additional information, contact Telebrands at (800) 777-4034 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET or visit the firm's Web site at www.telebrands.com
Last Publish Date	2014-05-23T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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