Heated Mats for Pets Recalled by World Class Due to Fire and Electrical Shock Hazards to Consumers; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com
Recall 12743 · Aug 16, 2012 · Fuzhou Senhor Leisure Products Co., Ltd.
25
units affected
25
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12743
- Date
- Aug 16, 2012
- Company
- Fuzhou Senhor Leisure Products Co., Ltd.
- Units affected
- 25
- Product
- Indoor Pet Heating Comfort Pad Mats
- Product type
- Pet Supplies
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves "GSI electronic 50W indoor pet heating comfort pad mats" with model number GKC2G002. The mats are polyester, were sold in various shapes and sizes and have a white electrical cord. They were sold in a variety of colors, including beige and pink.
What can happen
The heated mats have poor wiring and construction, posing a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumer should immediately stop using the recalled pet mats and contact World Class to receive a full refund. The firm is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received two reports of the mats catching on fire, including property damage. One fire involved the asphyxiation death of a dog.
- Sold at
- Online at www.amazon.com from July 2011 through March 2012 for about $19.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled indoor pet heating comfort pad mats?
Consumer should immediately stop using the recalled pet mats and contact World Class to receive a full refund. The firm is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled product.
What is the hazard?
The heated mats have poor wiring and construction, posing a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.
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.