WarmlyYours Recalls Rug Warmers Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 08550 · Mar 19, 2008 · WarmlyYours
200
units affected
200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08550
- Date
- Mar 19, 2008
- Company
- WarmlyYours
- Units affected
- 200
- Product
- Comfortplus Under Area Rug Warmers
- Product type
- Electric Blankets/Warmers
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The rug warmers are cream-colored with a non-slip pad, a tan nylon edging and a black electrical cord. They were sold in three sizes, small 3 ½ ft. x 4 ½ ft., medium 4 ¾ ft. x 7 ¾ ft., and large 7 ¾ ft. x 9 ¾ ft. Model numbers UAH-3646-120, UAH-4979-120, and UAH-7999-120 are printed on a label located on the underside of the rug warmer.
What can happen
The rug warmer's cord can come loose from the plug and cause sparks or flames, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the rug warmer immediately, unplug it, and return the cord to WarmlyYours using the pre-paid shipping labels that the firm will provide for a full refund or a replacement product. WarmlyYours is directly contacting purchasers of the warming rugs.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- WarmlyYours has received two reports of incidents involving the rug warmer. One involved electrical sparks coming from the cord when it was pulled out. In the other incident, the cord caught fire and left burn marks on the area rug and floor. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- WarmlyYours retail stores, and flooring stores nationwide, Warmly Yours.com, www.heatedcarpetsnthings.com, www.builderdepot.com, www.kitchensource.com, www.atrendyhome.com, and www.zearth.com for between $200 and $600.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled comfortplus under area rug warmers?
Consumers should stop using the rug warmer immediately, unplug it, and return the cord to WarmlyYours using the pre-paid shipping labels that the firm will provide for a full refund or a replacement product. WarmlyYours is directly contacting purchasers of the warming rugs.
What is the hazard?
The rug warmer's cord can come loose from the plug and cause sparks or flames, posing a fire 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.