Heated Mats for Pets Recalled by World Class Due to Fire and Electrical Shock Hazards to Consumers; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com
CPSC recall 12743 · announced August 16, 2012 · Fuzhou Senhor Leisure Products Co · 25 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The heated mats have poor wiring and construction, posing a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
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. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received two reports of the mats catching on fire, including property damage. One fire involved the asphyxiation death of a dog.
Sold at: Online at www.amazon.com from July 2011 through March 2012 for about $19.
Consumer contact: For more information, contact World Class Inc. toll-free at (888) 941-5079 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m ET Monday through Thursday, or email the firm at gsiamazon@gmail.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.