The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·03531·Announced 2003-04-02

Raven Industries Recalls Infrared Remote Controls for Adjustable Beds

Raven Industries is recalling infrared remote controls for specific adjustable beds because an internal component can overheat, posing fire and burn risks.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of fire or thermal burns, which is a risk-of-harm product hazard. Per the rubric, this is classified as High (3) because no injuries have been reported, only melted housings.

Plain-English summary

Raven Industries, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is recalling infrared remote controls used with Adjustamagic, Scape, and Maxwell Adjustable Beds. The recall involves approximately 450 units that were distributed nationwide from November 1999 through November 2002. The retail value of the remote controls was approximately $20 if purchased separately.

The recalled remote controls present a risk of fire or thermal burns because an internal component can overheat. There have been two reports of melted housings, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should stop using these remote controls immediately. To obtain a free replacement, consumers should contact Raven Industries at (800) 336-4092 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday, and mention the recall.

The recalled product

Product
Infrared Remote Controls used with Adjustamagic, Scape and Maxwell Adjustable Beds
Category
Consumer Product — Remote Controls
Hazard
Affected units
450

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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