Heated Mats for Pets Recalled by World Class Due to Fire and Electrical Shock Hazards to Consumers; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 12-743 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- August 16, 2012
- Brand
- World Class
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Indoor Pet Heating Comfort Pad Mats
- Hazard
- Fire and Electrical Shock Hazards to Consumers; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com
- Hazard type
- Fire and burnElectric shock
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 25
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- April 18, 2016
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Indoor Pet Heating Comfort Pad Mats · About 25 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Online at www.amazon.com from July 2011 through March 2012 for about $19.; Fuzhou Senhor Leisure Products Co., Ltd., of China; World Class Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y..
Injuries or incidents reported
The firm has received two reports of the mats catching on fire, including property damage. One fire involved the asphyxiation death of a dog.
Consumer contact
For more information, contact World Class Inc. toll-free at (888) 941-5079 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m ET Monday through Thursday, or email the firm at gsiamazon@gmail.com
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Indoor Pet Heating Comfort Pad Mats (About 25 units). This recall involves "GSI electronic 50W indoor pet heating comfort pad mats" with model number GKC2G002.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and Electrical Shock Hazards to Consumers; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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