CPSC2010-02-25
Climate Control Footrests Recalled by Fellowes Due to Fire Hazard
Fellowes, Inc., of Itasca, Ill.
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.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 1,000
Injuries reported
No injuries were reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Fellowes Climate Control Footrests
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Fellowes at 800-955-3344 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT or visit the firm's Web site at www.fellowes.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Climate-Control-Footrests-Recalled-by-Fellowes-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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