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Telebrands Recalls Scarves with Microwaveable Heat Packs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Recall 10-159 · March 10, 2010 · Telebrands

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled Therma Scarf and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. If purchased through the infomercial or over the internet, consumers will be contacted by Telebrands with instructions on how to obtain a full refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
10-159 (CPSC)
Recall date
March 10, 2010
Brand
Telebrands
Category
Clothing and accessories
Products
Therma Scarf scarves
Hazard
Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Units
About 98,500 in the United States and about 1,500 in Canada
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

The recalled scarves have pockets and microwaveable heat packs composed of flax seeds. The scarves are made of polyester/cotton, and were sold in black and camel colors.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Therma Scarf scarves · About 98,500 in the United States and about 1,500 in Canada units

Photos from the recall notice

Picture of Recalled Scarf
Picture of Recalled Scarf

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Bed Bath & Beyond® stores, As Seen on TV retail kiosks in shopping malls nationwide, through direct response television and over the internet at www.thermascarf.com and www.asseenontvguys.com from October 2009 through January 2010 for between $20 and $25.; Telebrands Corp., of Fairfield, N.J..

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received seven reports of overheating, including five fires, three of which resulted in property damage to the microwave. Two of the incidents were in Canada. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Telebrands at (800) 777-4034 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET or visit the firm's Web site at www.telebrands.com

Recall history and context

Telebrands appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Telebrands recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 136 recalls in the clothing and accessories category, 19 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Therma Scarf scarves (About 98,500 in the United States and about 1,500 in Canada units). The recalled scarves have pockets and microwaveable heat packs composed of flax seeds.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and Burn Hazards.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Therma Scarf and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. If purchased through the infomercial or over the internet, consumers will be contacted by Telebrands with instructions on how to obtain a full refund.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.