PackTite Recalls Bed Bug Heating Units Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced December 10, 2013 CPSC #14048

Quick answer

PackTite Recalls Bed Bug Heating Units Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #14048, announced on December 10, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves PackTite bed bug heating units sold with PackTite™ original bed bug treatment systems. Consumers place items for bed bug treatment inside PackTite's black canvas bag and turn the heater on inside the bag. The white heaters are attached to a black wire frame that fits in the bag. PackTite™ is printed in white on the bag. The bags measure 36 inches long by 19 inches wide by 24 inches tall. The recalled heaters do not have any visible text on the up-facing side of the heater casing, but they do have reset instructions on the underside of the heater. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heating units and contact packtite for a free replacement heater. Affected brand: Nuvenco Inc., dba PackTite™.

Hazard

This recall involves PackTite bed bug heating units sold with PackTite™ original bed bug treatment systems. Consumers place items for bed bug treatment inside PackTite's black canvas bag and turn the heater on inside the bag. The white heaters are attached to a black wire frame that fits in the bag. PackTite™ is printed in white on the bag. The bags measure 36 inches long by 19 inches wide by 24 inches tall. The recalled heaters do not have any visible text on the up-facing side of the heater casing, but they do have reset instructions on the underside of the heater.

Affected products

PackTite™ Heating Units for Bed Bug Control

Recalled brands

Nuvenco Inc., dba PackTite™

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heating units and contact PackTite for a free replacement heater

Recall date

December 10, 2013

Categories

Electric Heaters

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #14048?

CPSC recall #14048 covers PackTite Recalls Bed Bug Heating Units Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on December 10, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves PackTite bed bug heating units sold with PackTite™ original bed bug treatment systems. Consumers place items for bed bug treatment inside PackTite's black canvas bag and turn the heater on inside the bag. The white heaters are attached to a black wire frame that fits in the bag. PackTite™ is printed in white on the bag. The bags measure 36 inches long by 19 inches wide by 24 inches tall. The recalled heaters do not have any visible text on the up-facing side of the heater casing, but they do have reset instructions on the underside of the heater.

What is the remedy for recall #14048?

The CPSC remedy for recall #14048 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heating units and contact packtite for a free replacement heater. 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 PackTite Recalls Bed Bug Heating Units Due to Fire Hazard 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/2014/PackTite-Recalls-Bed-Bug-Heating-Units. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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