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Fire / OverheatingFebruary 25, 2010CPSC #10723

Climate Control Footrests Recalled by Fellowes Due to Fire Hazard

Brand
Unknown
Product
Footrests
Units affected
1,000
Remedy
refund, replacement

What was recalled

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.

Injuries

No injuries were reported.

Made in

China

Where it was 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.

Photos

Recalled FootrestLabel highlighting serial number and revisionLabel highlighting date code and revision
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