Emson Recalls UComfy Heat Wraps Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-07-27). Hazards: burn. About 10,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16762 |
| Published | 2016-07-27 |
| Last updated | 2016-07-27 |
| Product category | Electric Heating Pads |
| Products | UComfy Neck and Shoulder Heat Wrap |
| Firm named in the title | Emson |
| Firms | E. Mishan & Sons, Inc. (Emson), of New York (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 10,000 |
| Hazard classes | burn |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | HSN, Groupon and other online retailers from October 2015 through November 2015 for about $40. |
Description
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.
Hazard
The heat wrap can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
Remedy
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.
Incidents and injuries
Emson has received 16 reports of the heat wraps overheating, including three reports of burns.
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