Mastex Foot Warmer recall: Burn Hazard
Mastex Recalls Foot Warmer Due to Burn Hazard
Why was Mastex Foot Warmer recalled?
The wiring in the foot warmer has a defect, which can cause it to overheat. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should stop using these foot warmers immediately and discard or destroy them. Contact: The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Mastex Twin Foot Warmers
- Company
- Mastex Industries LLC, of Petersburg, Va.
- Quantity
- About 3,000
- Sold at
- Specialty and gift catalogs nationwide from September 2006 through October 2006 for about $40.
- Recall date
- April 3, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- Mastex has received five reports of foot warmers overheating. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall includes model 400 twin foot warmers with date code FO4. The date code is located on the switch and the model number is written on the blanket. Model 405 full size foot warmers are not included in the recall.