Mastex Recalls Foot Warmer Due to Burn Hazard
Recall 07540 · Apr 3, 2007 · Mastex
3,000
units affected
3,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07540
- Date
- Apr 3, 2007
- Company
- Mastex
- Units affected
- 3,000
- Product
- Mastex Twin Foot Warmers
- Product type
- Electric Blankets/Warmers
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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 can happen
The wiring in the foot warmer has a defect, which can cause it to overheat. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Mastex has received five reports of foot warmers overheating. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Specialty and gift catalogs nationwide from September 2006 through October 2006 for about $40.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled mastex twin foot warmers?
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.
What is the hazard?
The wiring in the foot warmer has a defect, which can cause it to overheat. This poses a burn 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.