Heated Mats for Pets Recalled by World Class Due to Fire and Electrical Shock Hazards to Consumers; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com

Active Recall Announced August 16, 2012 CPSC #12743

Quick answer

Heated Mats for Pets Recalled by World Class Due to Fire and Electrical Shock Hazards to Consumers; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com is CPSC recall #12743, announced on August 16, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves "GSI electronic 50W indoor pet heating comfort pad mats" with model number GKC2G002. The mats are polyester, were sold in various shapes and sizes and have a white electrical cord. They were sold in a variety of colors, including beige and pink. The remedy is consumer should immediately stop using the recalled pet mats and contact world class to receive a full refund. the firm is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled product.. Affected brands: Fuzhou Senhor Leisure Products Co., Ltd., World Class Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves "GSI electronic 50W indoor pet heating comfort pad mats" with model number GKC2G002. The mats are polyester, were sold in various shapes and sizes and have a white electrical cord. They were sold in a variety of colors, including beige and pink.

Affected products

Indoor Pet Heating Comfort Pad Mats

Recalled brands

Fuzhou Senhor Leisure Products Co., Ltd., World Class Inc.

Remedy

Consumer should immediately stop using the recalled pet mats and contact World Class to receive a full refund. The firm is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled product.

Recall date

August 16, 2012

Categories

Pet Supplies

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #12743?

CPSC recall #12743 covers Heated Mats for Pets Recalled by World Class Due to Fire and Electrical Shock Hazards to Consumers; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 16, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves "GSI electronic 50W indoor pet heating comfort pad mats" with model number GKC2G002. The mats are polyester, were sold in various shapes and sizes and have a white electrical cord. They were sold in a variety of colors, including beige and pink.

What is the remedy for recall #12743?

The CPSC remedy for recall #12743 is consumer should immediately stop using the recalled pet mats and contact world class to receive a full refund. the firm is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled product.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Heated Mats for Pets Recalled by World Class Due to Fire and Electrical Shock Hazards to Consumers; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Heated-Mats-for-Pets-Recalled-by-World-Class-Due-to-Fire-and-Electrical-Shock-Hazards-to-Consumers-Sold-Exclusively-at-Amazoncom. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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