Emson · Recalled
Emson Recalls UComfy Heat Wraps Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)
The heat wrap can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
- Units
- About 10,000
- Reports
- 16
- Injuries
- 3
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $40
- Remedy
- Replace
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Affected
This recall involves UComfy Neck and Shoulder Heat wraps. The product is an electric powered wrap that provides heat to the user's neck, shoulders and upper back. The wraps come in two colors: beige (item number 9700FE) and blue (item number 9699FE). The item numbers appear on the product washing instructions label. The electric controller unit states "TYPE HP74." The connection between the power supply and the heat wrap has 4 prongs. Ucomfy is printed at the top of the white label attached to the heat wraps.
The file
- Sold at
- HSN, Groupon and other online retailers from October 2015 through November 2015 for about $40.
- Product type
- Electric Heating Pads
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- E. Mishan & Sons, Inc. (Emson), of New York
Incident log
Emson has received 16 reports of the heat wraps overheating, including three reports of burns.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heat wraps and contact Emson to receive a free replacement wrap. Emson is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Emson at 800-423-4248 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.emsoninc.com and click on Product Recall for more information.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
