Climate Control Footrests Recalled by Fellowes Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 10723 · Feb 25, 2010 · Fellowes, Inc.
1,000
units affected
1,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10723
- Date
- Feb 25, 2010
- Company
- Fellowes, Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,000
- Product
- Fellowes Climate Control Footrests
- Product type
- Footrests
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled footrests are black and made of plastic. The Fellowes brand item #80309 can be found on the serial label at the bottom side of the footrest, which can be identified by Revision or letter "A" on the label, which appears after the date code.
What can happen
The footrest's fan can become blocked and overheat when used in the upright position, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heated footrest and contact Fellowes to arrange for the return and replacement of the product or a full refund.Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heated footrest and contact Fellowes to arrange for the return and replacement of the product or a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No injuries were reported.
- Sold at
- Business to Business resellers only, including Office Depot Business Services Division, SP Richards, Staples Advantage, United Stationers, Tri-Mega, and WW Grainger. These products were not sold in retail locations. The footrests sold from October 2009 through January 2010 for about $73.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled fellowes climate control footrests?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heated footrest and contact Fellowes to arrange for the return and replacement of the product or a full refund.Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heated footrest and contact Fellowes to arrange for the return and replacement of the product or a.
What is the hazard?
The footrest's fan can become blocked and overheat when used in the upright position, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.