March 10, 2010 – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada, in cooperation with Telebrands Corp., of Fairfield, N.J., today announced a voluntary recall of Therma Scarf scarves.
The recalled scarves have pockets and microwaveable heat packs composed of flax seeds. The heat packs can overheat when heated in a microwave oven, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. The scarves are made of polyester/cotton, and were sold in black and camel colors.
Approximately 98,500 scarves have been sold in the United States and about 1,500 have been sold in Canada at Bed Bath & Beyond® stores, As Seen on TV retail kiosks in shopping malls nationwide, through direct response television and over the internet at www.thermascarf.com and www.asseenontvguys.com from October 2009 through January 2010 for between $20 and $25.
Telebrands Corp. has received seven reports of overheating, including five fires, three of which resulted in property damage to the microwave. Two of the incidents were in Canada. No injuries have been reported.
Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective product, contact the Defective Product lawyers of the Gomez Law Firm today.
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