Climate Control Footrests Recalled by Fellowes Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2010-02-25). Hazards: fire, burn. About 1,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10723 |
| Published | 2010-02-25 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Footrests |
| Products | Fellowes Climate Control Footrests |
| Firm named in the title | Fellowes |
| Firms | Fellowes, Inc., of Itasca, Ill. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Business to Business resellers only, including Office Depot Business Services Division, SP Richards, Staples Advantage, United Stationers, Tri-Mega, and WW Grainger. These products were not sold in retail locations. The footrests sold from October 2009 through January 2010 for about $73. |
Description
The recalled footrests are black and made of plastic. The Fellowes brand item #80309 can be found on the serial label at the bottom side of the footrest, which can be identified by Revision or letter "A" on the label, which appears after the date code.
Hazard
The footrest's fan can become blocked and overheat when used in the upright position, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heated footrest and contact Fellowes to arrange for the return and replacement of the product or a full refund.Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heated footrest and contact Fellowes to arrange for the return and replacement of the product or a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
No injuries were reported.
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