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Brookstone Foldable Massaging Bed Rest Recalled for Fire, Burn Hazards

Reported: April 4, 2006 Initiated: April 4, 2006 #06131

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

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

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. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 06131.