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Climate Control Footrests Recalled by Fellowes Due to Fire Hazard

U.S. CPSCFireFeb 25, 2010
Recalled Footrest
Recalled Footrest
Label highlighting serial number and revision
Label highlighting serial number and revision
Label highlighting date code and revision
Label highlighting date code and revision

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Hazard

The footrest's fan can become blocked and overheat when used in the upright position, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heated footrest and contact Fellowes to arrange for the return and replacement of the product or a full refund.Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heated footrest and contact Fellowes to arrange for the return and replacement of the product or a full refund.

Incidents & injuries

No injuries were reported.

Product description

The recalled footrests are black and made of plastic. The Fellowes brand item #80309 can be found on the serial label at the bottom side of the footrest, which can be identified by Revision or letter "A" on the label, which appears after the date code.

Sold on

Business to Business resellers only, including Office Depot Business Services Division, SP Richards, Staples Advantage, United Stationers, Tri-Mega, and WW Grainger. These products were not sold in retail locations. The footrests sold from October 2009 through January 2010 for about $73.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Fellowes at 800-955-3344 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT or visit the firm's Web site at www.fellowes.com

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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