The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·06131·Announced 2006-04-04

Brookstone Foldable Massaging Bed Rest Recalled for Fire and Burn Hazards

Brookstone is recalling about 35,500 foldable massaging bed rests with heat due to fire and burn hazards. The electrical circuits can overheat, causing the product to melt and char.

What this means for you

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-harm product (fire and burn hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, aligning with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Brookstone Company Inc. is recalling approximately 35,500 units of the Foldable Massaging Bed Rest with Heat. The recalled product is beige, features foldable armrests with a cup holder and massage controls, and includes a headrest with a reading light. It provides heat at a single setting and was imported by Brookstone Company. The bed rest was sold at Brookstone retail and outlet stores, the Brookstone website, catalogs, Amazon.com, and borderfree.com from April 2004 through January 2006 for about $125.

The recall is issued because the electrical circuits within the bed rest can overheat. This overheating can cause the back side of the product to overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard. Brookstone has received two reports of overheating, melting, and charring, which resulted in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Because the firm is no longer in business, a remedy is not available. Consumers should destroy and discard this recalled product. For more information, consumers can call CPSC's Hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

The recalled product

Product
Foldable Massaging Bed Rest with Heat
Manufacturer
Brookstone Company Inc., of Merrimack, N.H.
Category
Consumer Product — Home Furnishings
Hazard
Affected units
35,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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