Mastex Recalls Foot Warmer Due to Burn Hazard
Recalled April 3, 2007 · CPSC recall 07540 · Mastex
Hazard
The wiring in the foot warmer has a defect, which can cause it to overheat. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
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.
Units
About 3,000
Incidents / injuries
Mastex has received five reports of foot warmers overheating. No injuries have been reported.
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.
What to do
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.
Contact
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.
Product
Mastex Twin Foot Warmers
Manufacturer(s)
Mastex Industries LLC, of Petersburg, Va.
Retailers
Specialty and gift catalogs nationwide from September 2006 through October 2006 for about $40.
Made in
United States
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →