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Emson Recalls UComfy Heat Wraps Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)

Agency Publication Date: July 27, 2016
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Summary

Approximately 10,000 UComfy Neck and Shoulder Heat Wraps are being recalled because the electric units can overheat. Emson has received 16 reports of the wraps getting too hot, including three reports of consumers suffering burns. These blue and beige electric wraps were sold at HSN, Groupon, and other online retailers between October and November 2015. Consumers should immediately stop using the affected wraps and contact Emson for a free replacement.

Risk

The heat wrap's internal components can malfunction and overheat during use, causing the fabric or heating element to reach dangerous temperatures that can burn the user's skin.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the UComfy Neck and Shoulder Heat Wrap.
  2. Check the white washing instructions label attached to the wrap to see if it is beige (item number 9700FE) or blue (item number 9699FE).
  3. Verify that your electric controller unit is marked with 'TYPE HP74' and that the power supply connection has 4 prongs.
  4. Contact Emson at 800-423-4248 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.emsoninc.com and click on 'Product Recall' to receive a free replacement heat wrap.
  5. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

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Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heat wraps and contact Emson to receive a free replacement wrap. Emson is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Contact: Emson at 800-423-4248 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.emsoninc.com and click on Product Recall for more information.

Affected Products

Product: UComfy Neck and Shoulder Heat Wrap (Beige)
Model:
9700FE
TYPE HP74
Date Ranges: October 2015 - November 2015
Product: UComfy Neck and Shoulder Heat Wrap (Blue)
Model:
9699FE
TYPE HP74
Date Ranges: October 2015 - November 2015

Product Images

UComfy Neck and Shoulder Heat Wrap

UComfy Neck and Shoulder Heat Wrap

UComfy label on heat wrap

UComfy label on heat wrap

UComfy heat wrap plug

UComfy heat wrap plug

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 16762
Status: Active
Sold By: HSN, Groupon and other online retailers from October 2015 through November 2015 for about $40.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 10,000
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: E. Mishan & Sons, Inc. (Emson), of New York
Contact: Emson at 800-423-4248 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.emsoninc.com and click on Product Recall for more information.
Agency Last Updated: July 27, 2016

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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