Climate Control Footrests Recalled by Fellowes Due to Fire Hazard
Fellowes Climate Control Footrests
Date of Recall
2010-02-25CPSC Release Number
10-723Manufactured In
ChinaUnits
About 1,000Importer
Fellowes, Inc., of Itasca, Ill.Sold By
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.Problem/Hazard
The footrest’s fan can become blocked and overheat when used in the upright position, posing a fire hazard.Injuries/Incidents
No injuries were reported.Description
The recalled footrests are black and made of plastic. The Fellowes brand item #80309 can be found on the serial label at the bottom side of the footrest, which can be identified by Revision or letter "A" on the label, which appears after the date code.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.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.comRecall Comments
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