Heated Mats for Pets Recalled by World Class Due to Fire and Electrical Shock Hazards to Consumers; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-08-16). Hazards: fire, electric shock. Models: GKC2G002. About 25 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12743 |
| Published | 2012-08-16 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-18 |
| Product category | Pet Supplies |
| Products | Indoor Pet Heating Comfort Pad Mats |
| Firm named in the title | World Class |
| Firms | Fuzhou Senhor Leisure Products Co., Ltd., of China (manufacturer); World Class Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 25 |
| Model numbers | GKC2G002 |
| Hazard classes | fire, electric shock |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Online at www.amazon.com from July 2011 through March 2012 for about $19. |
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.
Hazard
The heated mats have poor wiring and construction, posing a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy
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.
Incidents and 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.
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