CPSCGeneral Alert
Telebrands Recalls Scarves with Microwaveable Heat Packs Due to Fire and Burn Ha...
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 |