Telebrands Recalls Scarves with Microwaveable Heat Packs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall 10159 · Mar 10, 2010 · Telebrands
98,500
units affected
98,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10159
- Date
- Mar 10, 2010
- Company
- Telebrands
- Units affected
- 98,500
- Product
- Therma Scarf scarves
- Product type
- Clothing (Adults)
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled scarves have pockets and microwaveable heat packs composed of flax seeds. The scarves are made of polyester/cotton, and were sold in black and camel colors.
What can happen
The heat packs can overheat when heated in a microwave oven, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Therma Scarf and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. If purchased through the infomercial or over the internet, consumers will be contacted by Telebrands with instructions on how to obtain a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received seven reports of overheating, including five fires, three of which resulted in property damage to the microwave. Two of the incidents were in Canada. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Bed Bath & Beyond® stores, As Seen on TV retail kiosks in shopping malls nationwide, through direct response television and over the internet at www.thermascarf.com and www.asseenontvguys.com from October 2009 through January 2010 for between $20 and $25.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled therma scarf scarves?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Therma Scarf and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. If purchased through the infomercial or over the internet, consumers will be contacted by Telebrands with instructions on how to obtain a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The heat packs can overheat when heated in a microwave oven, 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.