CPSCGeneral Alert
WarmlyYours Recalls Rug Warmers Due to Fire Hazard
Published: March 19, 2008Recall ID: 08550Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The rug warmer's cord can come loose from the plug and cause sparks or flames, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The rug warmers are cream-colored with a non-slip pad, a tan nylon edging and a black electrical cord. They were sold in three sizes, small 3 ½ ft. x 4 ½ ft., medium 4 ¾ ft. x 7 ¾ ft., and large 7 ¾ ft. x 9 ¾ ft. Model numbers UAH-3646-120, UAH-4979-120, and UAH-7999-120 are printed on a label located on the underside of the rug warmer.
Affected Products
Comfortplus Under Area Rug Warmers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/WarmlyYours-Recalls-Rug-Warmers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | WarmlyYours Recalls Rug Warmers Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/96b984a6ecd64dffb3f230498a91778e.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Rug Warmer |
| Hazards › Name | The rug warmer's cord can come loose from the plug and cause sparks or flames, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | WarmlyYours has received two reports of incidents involving the rug warmer. One involved electrical sparks coming from the cord when it was pulled out. In the other incident, the cord caught fire and left burn marks on the area rug and floor. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Comfortplus Under Area Rug Warmers |
| Products › Type | Electric Blankets/Warmers |
| Products › Category I D | 1923 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 200 |
| Recall I D | 4572 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the rug warmer immediately, unplug it, and return the cord to WarmlyYours using the pre-paid shipping labels that the firm will provide for a full refund or a replacement product. WarmlyYours is directly contacting purchasers of the warming rugs. |
| Retailers › Name | WarmlyYours retail stores, and flooring stores nationwide, Warmly Yours.com, www.heatedcarpetsnthings.com, www.builderdepot.com, www.kitchensource.com, www.atrendyhome.com, and www.zearth.com for between $200 and $600. |
| Recall Date | 2008-03-19T00:00:00 |
| Description | The rug warmers are cream-colored with a non-slip pad, a tan nylon edging and a black electrical cord. They were sold in three sizes, small 3 ½ ft. x 4 ½ ft., medium 4 ¾ ft. x 7 ¾ ft., and large 7 ¾ ft. x 9 ¾ ft. Model numbers UAH-3646-120, UAH-4979-120, and UAH-7999-120 are printed on a label located on the underside of the rug warmer. |
| Distributors › Name | WarmlyYours, of Long Grove, Ill. |
| Recall Number | 08550 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact WarmlyYours toll-free at (800) 875-5285 between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.WarmlyYours.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | China |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | Canada |