Radio Systems Corporation · Recalled
Radio Systems Corporation Recalls Power Adapters Sold with PetSafe® Heated Wellness Sleepers Due to Fire Hazard
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.
- Units
- About 20,000
- Reports
- 3
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $70–$110
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Pet specialty stores, catalog and online retailers nationwide from September 2006 through April 2010 for between $70 and $110.
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Radio Systems Corporation of, Knoxville, Tenn.
Incident log
The firm has received three reports of connectors melting. No injuries or fires have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power adapter and contact the firm to receive a free replacement adapter.
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
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 JUN 29 2010; last revised MAY 23 2014.
