Safety regulator, Raven Industries Announce Recall of Handheld Remote Controls
Recall 03531 · Apr 2, 2003 · Raven Industries
450
units affected
450
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03531
- Date
- Apr 2, 2003
- Company
- Raven Industries
- Units affected
- 450
- Product
- Infrared Remote Controls used with Adjustamagic, Scape and Maxwell Adjustable Beds
- Product type
- Remote Controls
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled infrared remote controls were used only with Adjustamagic, Scape and Maxwell Adjustable Beds.
What can happen
An internal component can overheat, presenting risks of fire or thermal burns to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these remote controls immediately, contact Raven and mention the recall to receive a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Two reports of melted housings, with no injuries.
- Sold at
- The recalled remote controls were distributed with adjustable beds nationwide, from November 1999 through November 2002. Retail value was approximately $20, if purchased separately.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled infrared remote controls used with adjustamagic, scape and maxwell adjustable beds?
Consumers should stop using these remote controls immediately, contact Raven and mention the recall to receive a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
An internal component can overheat, presenting risks of fire or thermal burns 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.