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Radio Systems Corporation Recalls Power Adapters Sold with PetSafe® Heated Wellness Sleepers Due to Fire Hazard

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsJun 29, 2010
Picture of the pet sleepers
Picture of the pet sleepers
Recalled power adapter
Recalled power adapter

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

When the metal connector is removed from the bed, it can cause arcing between the coil spring and the connector, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power adapter and contact the firm to receive a free replacement adapter.

Incidents & injuries

The firm has received three reports of connectors melting. No injuries or fires have been reported.

Product description

This recall involves the Class 2 Transformers that were sold with PetSafe Heated Wellness Sleepers. The power adapters are identified by the markings "PLUG IN CLASS 2 TRANSFORMER," "MODEL NO: K12-800" and have a spring coil covering the length of the electrical wire that goes from the sleeper. Power adapters without spring coils are not affected by this recall.

Sold on

Pet specialty stores, catalog and online retailers nationwide from September 2006 through April 2010 for between $70 and $110.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Radio Systems Corporation at (800) 732-2677 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and Saturday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. or visit the firm's website at www.petsafe.net

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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