Product recall · March 10, 2010
Telebrands Recalls Scarves with Microwaveable Heat Packs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard: The heat packs can overheat when heated in a microwave oven, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
What to do: 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.
- Recall number
- 10159
- Announced
- Product
- Therma Scarf scarves
- Importer
- Telebrands Corp., of Fairfield, N.J.
- Made in
- China
- Affected products
- 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.
- Units
- About 98,500 in the United States and about 1,500 in Canada
- Incidents / injuries
- 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.
- Consumer contact
- For additional information, contact Telebrands at (800) 777-4034 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET or visit the firm's Web site at www.telebrands.com
- Source
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 10159
- Last checked
What to do if you own this product
- Stop using the product if the notice tells you to.
- Find the model number, serial number or date code on the product and compare it with the notice.
- Contact the company using the details above for the refund, repair or replacement.
- Report an injury or a safety problem at SaferProducts.gov.
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