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CPSC recall · Reported April 4, 2006

Brookstone Foldable Massaging Bed Rest Recalled for Fire, Burn Hazards

Electrical circuits within the bed rest can overheat, causing the back side of the product to overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard.

Recall #
06131
Affected scope
About 35,500
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Brookstone Company Inc., of Merrimack, N.h. recalled The recalled bed rest is designed to support a person sitting in bed. It is beige and con….

Brookstone Foldable Massaging Bed Rest Recalled for Fire, Burn Hazards was recalled by Brookstone Company Inc., of Merrimack, N.h. in April 4, 2006. Reason: Electrical circuits within the bed rest can overheat, causing the back side of the product to overheat, posin…. Remedy: The firm is no longer in business and the remedy is not available. Destroy and discard th…. Verify recall #06131 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Brookstone Company Inc., of Merrimack, N.h. issued this CPSC recall-Electrical circuits within the bed rest can overheat, causing the back side of the product to overheat, posin….

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06131 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Product description

The recalled bed rest is designed to support a person sitting in bed. It is beige and consists of a back, two foldable armrests with a cup holder and massage controls, and a headrest with a reading light attached. "Imported by Brookstone Company" is printed on a tag attached to the bed rest. The massaging bed rest also provides heat at a single setting. A curly beige cord is attached to the back lower left corner of the bed rest. On some of the bed rests, "SKU NO: 431254" is printed on a round metal plate where the curly beige cord plugs into the bed rest. "Brookstone" is printed on the beige plug-in transformer that attaches to the beige cord.

Reason for recall

Electrical circuits within the bed rest can overheat, causing the back side of the product to overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard.

Remedy, what to do

The firm is no longer in business and the remedy is not available. Destroy and discard this recalled product.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 06131
Date reported April 4, 2006
Date initiated April 4, 2006
Recalling firm Brookstone Company Inc., of Merrimack, N.h.
Affected scope About 35,500
Distribution Not disclosed
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Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

The firm is no longer in business and the remedy is not available. Destroy and discard this recalled product.

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The recalled bed rest is designed to support a person sitting in bed. It is beige and consists of a back, two foldable armrests with a cup holder and massage controls, and a headrest with a reading light attached. "Imported by Brookstone Company" is printed on a tag attached to the bed rest. The massaging bed rest also provides heat at a single setting. A curly beige cord is attached to the back lower left corner of the bed rest. On some of the bed rests, "SKU NO: 431254" is printed on a round metal plate where the curly beige cord plugs into the bed rest. "Brookstone" is printed on the beige plug-in transformer that attaches to the beige cord.. Recalled by Brookstone Company Inc., of Merrimack, N.h.. Units affected: About 35,500.
Why was this product recalled?
Electrical circuits within the bed rest can overheat, causing the back side of the product to overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard.
What should consumers do?
The firm is no longer in business and the remedy is not available. Destroy and discard this recalled product.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 4, 2006. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 06131.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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