Radio Systems Corporation Recalls Power Adapters Sold with PetSafe® Heated Wellness Sleepers Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled June 29, 2010 · CPSC recall 10283 · Radio Systems

Hazard

When the metal connector is removed from the bed, it can cause arcing between the coil spring and the connector, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power adapter and contact the firm to receive a free replacement adapter.

Units

About 20,000

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received three reports of connectors melting. No injuries or fires have been reported.

Description

This recall involves the Class 2 Transformers that were sold with PetSafe Heated Wellness Sleepers. The power adapters are identified by the markings "PLUG IN CLASS 2 TRANSFORMER," "MODEL NO: K12-800" and have a spring coil covering the length of the electrical wire that goes from the sleeper. Power adapters without spring coils are not affected by this recall.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power adapter and contact the firm to receive a free replacement adapter.

Contact

For additional information, contact Radio Systems Corporation at (800) 732-2677 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and Saturday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. or visit the firm's website at www.petsafe.net

Product

Power Adapters for heated pet beds

Imported by

Radio Systems Corporation of, Knoxville, Tenn.

Retailers

Pet specialty stores, catalog and online retailers nationwide from September 2006 through April 2010 for between $70 and $110.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →