Telebrands Scarves with Microwaveable Heat Packs recall: Fire and Burn Hazards
Telebrands Recalls Scarves with Microwaveable Heat Packs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Why was Telebrands Scarves with Microwaveable Heat Packs recalled?
The heat packs can overheat when heated in a microwave oven, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. 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
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
- Therma Scarf scarves
- Company
- Telebrands Corp., of Fairfield, N.J.
- Quantity
- About 98,500 in the United States and about 1,500 in Canada
- 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.
- Recall date
- March 10, 2010
- 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.