The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·08550·Announced 2008-03-19

WarmlyYours Recalls Comfortplus Under Area Rug Warmers Due to Fire Hazard

WarmlyYours is recalling about 200 Comfortplus Under Area Rug Warmers because the electrical cord can come loose, causing sparks or flames. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with reported incidents of the cord catching fire and leaving burn marks, which constitutes significant property damage reports under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

WarmlyYours is recalling approximately 200 units of the Comfortplus Under Area Rug Warmers. The recalled products are cream-colored with a non-slip pad, tan nylon edging, and a black electrical cord. They were sold in three sizes: small (3 ½ ft. x 4 ½ ft.), medium (4 ¾ ft. x 7 ¾ ft.), and large (7 ¾ ft. x 9 ¾ ft.). The model numbers UAH-3646-120, UAH-4979-120, and UAH-7999-120 are printed on a label on the underside of the rug warmer.

The recall is due to a fire hazard. The rug warmer's cord can come loose from the plug, which can cause sparks or flames. WarmlyYours has received two reports of incidents involving the product. In one incident, electrical sparks came from the cord when it was pulled out. In the other, the cord caught fire and left burn marks on the area rug and floor. No injuries have been reported.

The rug warmers were sold for between $200 and $600 at WarmlyYours retail stores, flooring stores nationwide, and various online retailers including Warmly Yours.com, heatedcarpetsnthings.com, builderdepot.com, kitchensource.com, atrendyhome.com, and zearth.com. The products were manufactured in China and Canada.

Consumers should stop using the rug warmer immediately and unplug it. They should return the cord to WarmlyYours using the pre-paid shipping labels provided by the firm to receive a full refund or a replacement product. WarmlyYours is directly contacting purchasers of the warming rugs. For additional information, consumers can contact WarmlyYours toll-free at (800) 875-5285 between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.WarmlyYours.com.

The recalled product

Product
Comfortplus Under Area Rug Warmers
Category
Consumer Product — Electric Blankets/Warmers
Hazard
Affected units
200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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