10-283, dated June 28, 2010.
United States · CPSC · Bedding
Power Adapters for heated pet beds
Radio Systems Corporation Recalls Power Adapters Sold with PetSafe® Heated Wellness Sleepers Due to Fire Hazard
Reference 10-283June 28, 2010Fire & burn
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Affected product identity
Description
This recall involves the Class 2 Transformers that were sold with PetSafe Heated Wellness Sleepers. The power adapters are identified by the markings "PLUG IN CLASS 2 TRANSFORMER," "MODEL NO: K12-800" and have a spring coil covering the length of the electrical wire that goes from the sleeper. Power adapters without spring coils are not affected by this recall.
- Company
- Radio Systems Corporation of, Knoxville, Tenn.
- Manufactured in
- China
- Units stated
- About 20,000
- Sold at
- Pet specialty stores, catalog and online retailers nationwide from September 2006 through April 2010 for between $70 and $110.
Published safety action
Fire & burn
Hazard
When the metal connector is removed from the bed, it can cause arcing between the coil spring and the connector, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Consumer action
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power adapter and contact the firm to receive a free replacement adapter.
Incidents stated in the source
The firm has received three reports of connectors melting. No injuries or fires have been reported.
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