Scarves With Heat Packs Pose Burn Hazards
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of 98,500 Therma Scarf scarves because of fire and burn hazards. The scarves, manufactured by Telebrands Corp., of Fairfield, N.J., have a built-in heat pack that can overheat when heated in a microwave oven.
The firm received seven reports of overheating, including five fires.The recalled scarves have pockets and microwaveable heat packs containing flax seeds.They were sold in black and camel colors at Bed Bath & Beyond stores, through direct-response television and online at www.thermascarf.com and www.asseenontvguys.com from October 2009 through January for $20 to $25.
MOBILE POWER PACKS
DETAILS: The mobile power packs were made in China by Tumi, of South Plainfield, N.J. The recalled product is a mobile device that receives an AC charge in a compact battery pack. It then gives five DC charges to small electronic devices, such as mobile phones and MP3 players.
The recalled mobile power packs were sold at Tumi retail stores, department and specialty stores nationwide and online from August 2007 through March 2008.WHY: The lithium-ion cells can ignite or explode while charging, posing a fire hazard.
INCIDENTS: There were two reports of consumers experiencing small fires during initial charging.
HOW MANY: About 5,000.FOR MORE: Call 800-530-0069; visit http://www.cpsc.gov.