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Fire / OverheatingJuly 27, 2016CPSC #16762

Emson Recalls UComfy Heat Wraps Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)

Brand
Product
Electric Heating Pads
Units affected
10,000
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

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.

Injuries

Emson has received 16 reports of the heat wraps overheating, including three reports of burns.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • HSN, Groupon and other online retailers from October 2015 through November 2015 for about $40.

Photos

UComfy Neck and Shoulder Heat WrapUComfy label on heat wrapUComfy heat wrap plug
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