Recalls / 2006-04-04

Brookstone Foldable Massaging Bed Rest Recalled for Fire, Burn Hazards

06131 · Recalled 2006-04-04 · CPSC page

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.

Hazards

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

Reported injuries

Brookstone has received two reports of overheating, melting and charring, resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

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

Products

Name	Model	Units
Foldable Massaging Bed Rest with Heat		About 35,500

Parties

Manufacturer: Brookstone Company Inc.
Made in: China
Sold at: Brookstone retail, outlet, Brookstone Web site, Brookstone catalogs, Amazon.com, borderfree.com

Consumer contact

Call CPSC's Hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

Source: CPSC recall 06131. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.