About 98,500 Therma Scarf scarves in the United States and about 1,500 in Canada are being recalled, reports the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada.
Manufactured in China and imported by Telebrands Corp., of Fairfield, N.J., the heat packs can overheat when heated in a microwave oven, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers, according to the commission.
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.
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.
The scarves were sold at 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. The price was $20 to $25.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Therma Scarf and return it to the store or kiosk where it was purchased for a full refund, the commission advises.
If bought through the infomercial or over the Internet, Telebrands will contact consumers with instructions on how to obtain a full refund.
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.
For more information on other recalls, see www.recalls.gov.
