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Emson Recalls UComfy Heat Wraps Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recalled July 27, 2016 · CPSC recall 16762 · Emson

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Hazard
The heat wrap can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 10,000
Incidents / injuries
Emson has received 16 reports of the heat wraps overheating, including three reports of burns.

Description

This recall involves UComfy Neck and Shoulder Heat wraps. The product is an electric powered wrap that provides heat to the user's neck, shoulders and upper back. The wraps come in two colors: beige (item number 9700FE) and blue (item number 9699FE). The item numbers appear on the product washing instructions label. The electric controller unit states "TYPE HP74." The connection between the power supply and the heat wrap has 4 prongs. Ucomfy is printed at the top of the white label attached to the heat wraps.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heat wraps and contact Emson to receive a free replacement wrap. Emson is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Contact

Emson at 800-423-4248 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.emsoninc.com and click on Product Recall for more information.

Product
UComfy Neck and Shoulder Heat Wrap
Imported by
E. Mishan & Sons, Inc. (Emson), of New York
Retailers
HSN, Groupon and other online retailers from October 2015 through November 2015 for about $40.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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