Radio Systems Corporation Power Adapters Sold with PetSafe® recall: Fire Hazard
Radio Systems Corporation Recalls Power Adapters Sold with PetSafe® Heated Wellness Sleepers Due to Fire Hazard
Why was Radio Systems Corporation Power Adapters Sold with PetSafe® recalled?
When the metal connector is removed from the bed, it can cause arcing between the coil spring and the connector, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power adapter and contact the firm to receive a free replacement adapter. Contact: For additional information, contact Radio Systems Corporation at (800) 732-2677 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and Saturday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. or visit the firm's website at www.petsafe.net
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
- Power Adapters for heated pet beds
- Company
- Radio Systems Corporation of, Knoxville, Tenn.
- Quantity
- About 20,000
- Sold at
- Pet specialty stores, catalog and online retailers nationwide from September 2006 through April 2010 for between $70 and $110.
- Recall date
- June 29, 2010
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received three reports of connectors melting. No injuries or fires have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves the Class 2 Transformers that were sold with PetSafe Heated Wellness Sleepers. The power adapters are identified by the markings "PLUG IN CLASS 2 TRANSFORMER," "MODEL NO: K12-800" and have a spring coil covering the length of the electrical wire that goes from the sleeper. Power adapters without spring coils are not affected by this recall.