Radio Systems Corporation Recalls Power Adapters Sold with PetSafe® Heated Wellness Sleepers Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 10283 · Jun 29, 2010 · Radio Systems Corporation
20,000
units affected
20,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10283
- Date
- Jun 29, 2010
- Company
- Radio Systems Corporation
- Units affected
- 20,000
- Product
- Power Adapters for heated pet beds
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the Class 2 Transformers that were sold with PetSafe Heated Wellness Sleepers. The power adapters are identified by the markings "PLUG IN CLASS 2 TRANSFORMER," "MODEL NO: K12-800" and have a spring coil covering the length of the electrical wire that goes from the sleeper. Power adapters without spring coils are not affected by this recall.
What can happen
When the metal connector is removed from the bed, it can cause arcing between the coil spring and the connector, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power adapter and contact the firm to receive a free replacement adapter.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received three reports of connectors melting. No injuries or fires have been reported.
- Sold at
- Pet specialty stores, catalog and online retailers nationwide from September 2006 through April 2010 for between $70 and $110.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled power adapters for heated pet beds?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power adapter and contact the firm to receive a free replacement adapter.
What is the hazard?
When the metal connector is removed from the bed, it can cause arcing between the coil spring and the connector, posing a fire and 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.