Mastex · Recalled
Mastex Recalls Foot Warmer Due to Burn Hazard
The wiring in the foot warmer has a defect, which can cause it to overheat. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 3,000
- Reports
- 5
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $40
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Specialty and gift catalogs nationwide from September 2006 through October 2006 for about $40.
- Product type
- Electric Blankets/Warmers
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Mastex Industries LLC, of Petersburg, Va.
Incident log
Mastex has received five reports of foot warmers overheating. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
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.
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated APR 03 2007; last revised JAN 30 2015.