CPSCAugust 16, 2012

Heated Mats for Pets Recalled by World Class Due to

Heated Mats for Pets Recalled by World Class Due to Fire and Electrical Shock Hazards to Consumers; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com

Why was Heated Mats for Pets Recalled by World Class Due to recalled?

The heated mats have poor wiring and construction, posing a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumer should immediately stop using the recalled pet mats and contact World Class to receive a full refund. The firm is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled product. Contact: For more information, contact World Class Inc. toll-free at (888) 941-5079 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m ET Monday through Thursday, or email the firm at [email protected]

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
Indoor Pet Heating Comfort Pad Mats
Company
Fuzhou Senhor Leisure Products Co., Ltd., of China, World Class Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Quantity
About 25
Sold at
Online at www.amazon.com from July 2011 through March 2012 for about $19.
Recall date
August 16, 2012
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received two reports of the mats catching on fire, including property damage. One fire involved the asphyxiation death of a dog.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves "GSI electronic 50W indoor pet heating comfort pad mats" with model number GKC2G002. The mats are polyester, were sold in various shapes and sizes and have a white electrical cord. They were sold in a variety of colors, including beige and pink.

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