CPSC recall · Reported October 8, 2014
PAB Two Recalls Bed Bug Heat Treatment Systems Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
The flexible, electrical conducting strip at the top of the heating element can break at the corners after multiple setups, posing an electrical fire hazard.
Jab Distributors dba Pab Two LLC, of Wheeling, Ill. recalled This recall involves the ThermalStrike Expedition bed bug heat treatment system. Consumer….
PAB Two Recalls Bed Bug Heat Treatment Systems Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) was recalled by Jab Distributors dba Pab Two LLC, of Wheeling, Ill. in October 8, 2014. Reason: The flexible, electrical conducting strip at the top of the heating element can break at the corners after mu…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the Expedition and register their unit…. Verify recall #15702 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Jab Distributors dba Pab Two LLC, of Wheeling, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-The flexible, electrical conducting strip at the top of the heating element can break at the corners after mu….
- None
- agency class
- October 8, 2014
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15702 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.
Electronics recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 622 electronics recalls on record
Product description
This recall involves the ThermalStrike Expedition bed bug heat treatment system. Consumers place items inside the system to kill bed bugs that may be in the items. The system is made of white, corrugated plastic and has four pieces: a base, a folding four-panel wall, a lid and a temperature sensor. The base and the walls are held together by hook and loop fasteners. When assembled, the unit is a box 31 inches long by 18 inches wide by 24 inches tall. The rear of the base has a power cord and the female connector of a power cable attached. The insides of the wall panels have a heating element composed of black heating film connected to a white, flexible electrical conducting strip. The male connector of the power cable is attached to the conducting strip and protrudes from the rear wall panel. The system is energized when the power cables are joined and the power cord is plugged into an electrical outlet. The words "ThermalStrike" and "Bed Bug Heat Treatment" are on the front of the unit. ThermalStrike is also printed on the heating element on the interior of the unit.
Reason for recall
The flexible, electrical conducting strip at the top of the heating element can break at the corners after multiple setups, posing an electrical fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the Expedition and register their unit online to receive an ASC Diagnostic Unit free of charge. The diagnostic unit will immediately turn off the system when it detects a break in the conducting strip.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 15702 |
| Date reported | October 8, 2014 |
| Date initiated | October 8, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Jab Distributors dba Pab Two LLC, of Wheeling, Ill. |
| Affected scope | About 1,700 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the Expedition and register their unit online to receive an ASC Diagnostic Uni…
- Check the recall number (15702) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- 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? ▼
Why was this product recalled? ▼
What should consumers do? ▼
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Nationwide recalls with similar severity or category timing
Consumer-product notices outside this firm and state, matched by severity timing and product category.
Similar severity · nearest report date
Same archive severity grade, closest by report date among other firms and states.
Similar Electronics · nearest report date
Same product category, closest by report date among other firms and states (deduped against the severity set).
Compare this recall with JINHEZO Mini Waterproof LED Tea Lights Recalled Due to Risk… → · All Electronics recalls
Methodology · Corrections · Archive as of August 2026